Debt Recovery Supervisor

MCI Careers•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MCI is seeking a motivated and results-oriented Debt Recovery Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our collections team within a fast-paced call center environment. In this role, you will lead, coach, and support a team of collections agents to achieve recovery targets while delivering professional and compliant customer interactions. As a Debt Recovery Supervisor, you will be responsible for monitoring team performance, analyzing key metrics, and implementing strategies to improve productivity, collection rates, and overall operational effectiveness. You will provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities to help agents maximize their potential and consistently meet departmental objectives. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience in collections, debt recovery, or contact center operations. You will ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards while fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performance team culture. If you are passionate about developing people, driving results, and delivering operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team.

Requirements

Associate degree, Certification or Equivalent Combination of Training and Experience
Proven experience in debt collection, customer service, or call center operations role, with a minimum of 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve their full potential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse teams, stakeholders, and customers.
Sound knowledge of debt collection laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, with a commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and professionalism.
Proficiency in using call center technology, CRM systems, and productivity tools to manage operations, track performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve performance and mitigate risks.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and support to a team of collections agents, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
Conduct regular team meetings, one-on-one coaching sessions, and performance evaluations to monitor progress and provide feedback.
Set clear performance expectations, goals, and targets for collections agents, and monitor performance against key metrics, including collection rates, call quality, and productivity.
Identify performance gaps and develop action plans to address areas for improvement, providing training, support, and resources as needed.
Manage the daily workflow of the collections team, including call distribution, queue management, and scheduling, to ensure efficient operations and optimal resource utilization.
Monitor call volumes, handle time, and adherence to schedule adherence targets, taking proactive measures to address deviations and maintain service levels.
Conduct regular quality assurance reviews of collections calls and interactions to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Provide feedback, coaching, and training to collections agents on compliance standards, call handling techniques, and negotiation strategies.
Ensure that collections agents deliver exceptional customer service, handling inquiries, disputes, and complaints in a professional, empathetic, and respectful manner.
Empower collections agents to address customer concerns, resolve disputes, and negotiate payment arrangements to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Generate and analyze reports on collections performance, call metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with management to develop strategies, initiatives, and action plans based on data-driven insights to optimize collections effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and skill-building exercises to enhance the capabilities, knowledge, and skills of collections agents.
Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in debt collection and share relevant information with the team.