Manager, Customer Service

FedEx Group; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday pay and accrued paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary

Basic life insurance

Basic AD&D

Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement and jury duty

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. in Illinois seeks a Manager, Customer Service to lead a small team, drive productivity, and ensure smooth account operations.

You will coach staff, manage performance, and serve as the primary liaison with customers and vendors. Responsibilities include planning daily operations, budgeting, improving inventory accuracy, and ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with the Core Excellence Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required; 10 years with HS diploma as alternative.
• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience in a high-volume logistics environment.
• Span of control must be at department level or above.

Responsibilities

• Manage at least two full-time exempt direct reports, including hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control daily departmental operations; develop and implement policies and programs.
• Develop and manage departmental budget; ensure compliance and address variances.
• Enhance customer experience through effective communication tools (e.g., shared drives, websites).
• Coordinate facility order management functions to ensure efficient planning and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and evaluate operational productivity goals across all shifts.
• Foster and reinforce company culture within the facility.
• Ensure facility production, quality, and safety objectives are met.
• Review and validate production and inventory reports for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Core Excellence Program through regular audits.
• Manage staffing levels, overtime, and headcount to align with operational budget performance.
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills

Six Sigma

Leadership

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Industrial Engineering

High school diploma or GED with 10 years experience

Job description

Shift

Monday - Friday - 1st Shift (Day)

Manager, Customer Service

The Manager, Customer Service is a leadership role responsible for driving employee productivity and ensuring successful account operations. This position focuses on tactical execution of daily activities, employee coaching and mentoring, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers and vendors. The manager oversees account order management and customer service functions and serves as a direct interface for customer initiatives and presentations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage at least two full-time exempt direct reports, including hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control daily departmental operations; develop and implement policies and programs.
• Develop and manage departmental budget; ensure compliance and address variances.
• Enhance customer experience through effective communication tools (e.g., shared drives, websites).
• Coordinate facility order management functions to ensure efficient planning and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and evaluate operational productivity goals across all shifts.
• Foster and reinforce company culture within the facility.
• Ensure facility production, quality, and safety objectives are met.
• Review and validate production and inventory reports for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Core Excellence Program through regular audits.
• Manage staffing levels, overtime, and headcount to align with operational budget performance.
• Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
• In lieu of degree, high school diploma or GED with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Span of control must be at department level or above.
• Minimum of 5 years of management/supervisory experience in a high-volume logistics environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies; Green Belt certification preferred.
• Team-building and leadership experience preferred.

Physical & Cognitive Requirements (With or Without Accommodation)

• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant

Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (for U.S. applicants and employees only). Please learn more:

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / Spanish

FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Perks and Benefits at FedEx Supply Chain (FSC)

• Competitive Pay: Competitive wages depending on your location and experience, paid bi-weekly for both full-time and part-time opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1 year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Holiday pay and accrued paid time off programs offering both Vacation and PTO
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one
• Basic life insurance
• Basic AD&D coverage
• Supplemental Life and Supplemental AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for full-time employees after 180 days of service
• Paid parental leave for both moms and dads
• Paid bereavement and jury duty

Note: Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education/training, and a candidate's work experience.

Job Disclaimer (US)

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional responsibilities as necessary to meet business needs.

Pay Range

USD $65,108.00 - USD $123,538.00

Pay Transparency

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