Lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional Customer Service team of generalists with specialty knowledge in specific areas.
Foster a culture of high accountability, collaboration, and customer-first thinking.
Support employee engagement and retention initiatives within the business unit as a whole; contribute to improving overall team morale and communication.
Own all outbound customer communications, ensuring alignment with our brand tone: approachable, professional, and human—without unnecessary jargon.
Host recurring customer meetings, as necessary - reviewing service metrics and managing follow-ups for Daniels-owned action items.
Maintain and enhance the customer experience while balancing cost-efficiency and operational realities.
Serve as the business unit expert in Salesforce, RouteOptix/Tegos, Microsoft Office Suite, and internal communication tools (Outlook, Teams).
Drive system adoption and process standardization within your team and across departments.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for service issues, complaints, and other operational deficiencies—proactively and reactively.
Ensure corrective actions are implemented, tracked, and communicated.
Collaborate with subject matter experts across departments to drive systemic improvements and reduce recurring issues.
Act as a liaison between Customer Service and key departments: Operations, Transportation, Account Management, and Finance.
Understand key operational functions (e.g., routing, container handling, loading/unloading, compliance) to inform customer service decisions.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive interdepartmental improvements.
Maintain deep knowledge of customer service KPIs: service performance, container quality, issue trends, etc.
Develop and deliver reports that track team performance, customer trends, and operational health.
Use data to identify trends, influence strategy, and recommend process enhancements.
Understand the financial impact of service decisions—costs of service, operational expenses, profitability thresholds.
Balance customer expectations with cost-effective delivery and long-term business sustainability.
Make informed decisions about service adjustments, timing, and resource allocation.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in Customer Service, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Experience in logistics, waste management, or other regulated service industries is desirable, but not required.
High proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision-making.
Proven track record of leading teams, improving processes, and driving customer satisfaction.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor tone appropriately for both internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.