Customer Service Manager

Transdev North America; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: minimum two weeks

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 12 days (8 standard, 4 float

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America is seeking a Customer Service Manager in Tinley Park, IL to lead the day-to-day Customer Service operations and guide staff toward delivering exceptional service. You will monitor agent performance, adjust staffing, and align team actions with corporate standards.

The role requires a strong focus on customer-first results, problem-solving, and effective communication. A flexible schedule and DEA/ADA awareness are important as you manage a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
• Strong customer service delivery, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities; ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Customer Service department.
• Monitor agent activities and adjust staffing as needed.
• Direct employees to ensure excellent customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company and Metro policies and meet task deadlines.
• Uphold quality in customer service and drive a 'Customer First' mindset.
• Communicate with internal and external customers via phone, email, or written correspondence.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Multitasking

Influence without authority

ADA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years supervisory experience

Tools

Trapeze scheduling software

Job description

Transdev in Tinley Park, IL is looking for a Customer Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Customer Service department, monitor agent activities, adjust staffing, and direct employees as necessary to provide excellent customer service. We seek ambitious leaders with a detail-oriented, Customer service-focused, results-driven work ethic to help us provide our customers with reliable transportation. We are looking for you if you have the drive, confidence, and determination to succeed!

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $33.97/hour – Maximum $41.51/hour

Benefits Include

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Our Customer Service Manager Enjoys

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• A comprehensive benefits package with paid holidays & vacation, medical, vision, and dental coverage, and a 401(k) savings plan
• A great work environment

Our Customer Service Manager Is Responsible For

• Working with the department manager to ensure compliance to company and Metro policy and that various task deadlines are met
• Monitoring, guiding, training, and retraining customer service representative team members.
• Assisting department manager in generating and documenting employee performance evaluation
• Upholding quality in customer service throughout team by instilling behaviors for Customer First: A sense of urgency and personal integrity to complete job
• Effectively communicating with internal and external customers and clients as needed via phone, email, or written correspondence with concern resolutions.
• CS reporting for the department on call quality, booking accuracy, and 10-day contractual response on complaints that maintain scores of 90%
• Overseeing Site Evaluation Team

To qualify as a Customer Service Manager, you’ll need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be skilled in customer service delivery, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to influence without authority.
• Must have a working knowledge of ADA law and ADA service requirements.
• To be dependable, proficient in time management, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking.
• To be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends
• To have a working knowledge of the Trapeze scheduling software
• A minimum of three years of Supervisory experience
• Exceptional customer service skills and professional Customer-focused telephone manners
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug-free Workplace

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev : Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev

U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.