Customer Service Manager

Pregis•Visalia, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Visalia Customer Service Manager will plan, co-ordinate and lead the activities of the customer service team to retain and enhance customer relationships. He or she will work closely with Sales and Operation Managers to create a customer centric environment that drives customer satisfaction and supports business growth objectives. The Visalia Customer Service Manager is responsible for providing support to all customers within the region and will be based in the Visala, CA Pregis location.

Requirements

Ability to think strategically and lead large service center (6 or more CSR’s).
Advanced multitasking and trouble shooting skills
Excellent knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Solid experience with customer service software, database and CRM tools.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office; ability to manage and analyze large data sets and build customer trend models in MS Excel.
BS in Business Administration or related field (preferred)
5 years of customer service management experience in a manufacturing business, working with multiple product/service lines.

Responsibilities

Set the tone for customer service team’s culture, with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Profitability, and Customer-Focus.
Recruit, mentor and develop customer service team members by creating an environment where they can excel through encouragement and empowerment
Drive team to meet Key Performance Indicator targets. Review existing company report and develop reports as needed to drive and track team performance.
Co-ordinate and manage customer service projects and initiatives
Ensure AOP budget spend requirements are met
Participate in monthly Visalia Business Team meetings and drive company business initiatives related to Customer Service
Plan, prioritize and delegate tasks according to top priorities
Drive a culture of safety within the customer service team and champion all Pregis safety initiatives
Ensure a safe environment for customers visiting the plant
Manage/review/track customer complaints and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner
Participate in and lead kaizen events related to customer service and quality issues; drive corrective actions
Identify and implement strategies to improve quality of service, productivity and profitability. Adopt and share best practices with other Customer Service managers.
Develop, Implement and maintain service procedures, policies and standards
Review and maintain accurate customer records and documents
Handle complex and escalated customer service issues to ensure timely resolution and effective communication with customers
Visit customers as needed to maintain existing business and support business growth
Act as in-house contact for Visalia Sales Managers, RTU Specialists, Systems Specialists, and Account Managers to foster effective teamwork with Customer Service
Liaise with company management to support and implement growth strategies
Collaborate with production and shipping teams to balance customer demand against capacity and supply; ensure decisions are made with the customers’ best interest in mind
Other duties as assigned