Customer Support Supervisor

TVH Group; Olathe, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite health clinic

401(k) match up to 6%

Onsite preschool

Onsite restaurant

Onsite gym

Team events

Job summary

TVH USA is seeking a Customer Support Supervisor in Olathe, KS to lead a domestic team of Customer Support Specialists and partner with the Customer Services Manager on policies and staffing to drive service excellence.

You will coach staff, monitor KPI performance, coordinate targeted training, and collaborate with HR and IT to discuss ERP integrations while ensuring top-notch customer care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of customer service experience; material handling, industrial equipment, or related industry preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing customer support or sales teams with a track record of meeting objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to present information clearly at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills with data interpretation and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, team-oriented, and self-motivated with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Customer Support Specialists.
• Drive team engagement and maintain a positive culture with regular 1:1 meetings and recognition.
• Monitor inbound calls and interactions to ensure peak KPI performance and coaching.
• Identify performance gaps and coordinate targeted training on knowledge, product, and soft skills.
• Manage daily staffing, time-off requests, overtime, and payroll approvals.
• Set and enforce expectations for call volume, response times, emails, etiquette, and time management.
• Escalate complex issues and collaborate with HR for talent acquisition; plan ERP integrations with IT and sales leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Workforce management

KPI monitoring

Training & development

ERP integration planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

USA Customer Support Supervisor Department: Sales Location: Olathe, KS (Full-time)

As the Customer Support Supervisor, you will lead, coach, and mentor a team of domestic Customer Support Specialists. Partnering closely with the Customer Services Manager, you will implement effective policies, ensure optimal staffing, and drive continuous improvement in customer service to support the overarching goals of our sales division.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Supervise, lead, and mentor a team of Customer Support Specialists, actively developing staff for future leadership roles within TVH.
  • Drive team engagement and foster a positive culture through bi-monthly 1:1 meetings, ongoing recognition, and clear communication.
  • Monitor inbound calls and customer interactions to provide constructive coaching and ensure peak KPI performance.
  • Identify performance gaps and coordinate targeted training for market knowledge, product expertise, and soft skills.
• Daily Operations & Workforce Management
  • Manage daily staffing levels, time-off requests, overtime, and weekly payroll approvals to ensure optimal phone coverage and uninterrupted customer service.
  • Establish and enforce departmental expectations and performance regarding inbound call volume, response times, email and system etiquette, and overall time management.
  • Create and supervise effective contingency plans to maintain high service levels during planned and unplanned absences.
• Customer Experience & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer issues, including denied claims, shipment problems, and general complaints.
  • Partner with Human Resources to drive talent acquisition, conduct candidate interviews, and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Align with domestic sales leadership and IT to discuss, plan, and implement ERP integrations.

HOW TO SUCCEED

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of customer service experience; material handling, industrial equipment, or a related industry is preferred.
• Leadership: Minimum of 3 years of experience managing customer support or sales r teams, with a proven track record of guiding teams to meet and exceed objectives.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; adept at at presenting information clearly across all levels of the organization and to external customers.
• Analytical Skills: Strong practical problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, calculate core metrics (rates, ratios, percentages), and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Work Style: Highly organized, team-oriented, and self-motivated with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel domestically (up to 10%).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

You’ll be part of a people-centric culture where your well‑being truly matters. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with unique perks like an onsite health clinic and an exceptional dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.

At our headquarters, you’ll enjoy an onsite preschool, a full-service restaurant, and access to an onsite gym to help you stay active and energized. We also foster connection through regular team events and a collaborative, welcoming environment.

We also offer:

• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of in-house and external training programs The chance to grow both personally and professionally in a dynamic, scale-up environment, backed by the strength and stability of a global company, TVH
• PEOPLE ARE AT OUR HEARTTVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness, and open communication. Our people are down‑to‑earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

ABOUT TVH

TVH is a global one‑stop shop for spare parts and accessories for forklift trucks, industrial equipment, and agricultural machinery. Our 4,600 colleagues are the strength, heart, and soul of TVH. We are a dynamic team, where initiative and entrepreneurship are valued, and innovation takes center stage.

TVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TVH will not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.