Customer Service Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Department : Customer Service

Location : Mishawaka, IN

Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Customer Service Manager

Created on : 05 / 08 / 2019

Summary :

The Customer Service Team Lead oversees the effective day-to-day operations of 1-2 teams within the Customer Service department, with emphasis on providing guidance and training to Team Supports and team members, problem solving and implementing solutions.

Essential Functions :

• Provides daily direction and communication to Team Supports and team members so that customer service tasks are completed in a timely, efficient and knowledgeable manner.
• Handles human resource management issues among teams, including completion of employee reviews, coaching, corrective action, timecard review / correction, time off approvals, etc.
• Intervenes as needed when customer service challenges escalate and must be addressed at a higher level.
• Provides training and resources, including updating the intranet wiki, so that team members are equipped to do their jobs.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements solutions.
• Monitors and tracks productivity; keeps Customer Service Manager informed of any related issues.
• Submit overview reports to management as requested.

Key Competencies :

Requirements :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

The Team Leader directly supervises the Team Supports and Customer Service Representatives who perform complex work. These groups may number up to 10+ people.

Work Environment :

This job is performed in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear and see. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type :

This is a full-time position, with the expectation of maintaining a regular work schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Travel :

Minimal travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Other Duties :

All other duties as assigned by management. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are request of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.