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Lead Customer Service Representative

CRG, Suffolk, VA, United States


Lead Customer Service Representative (Contract) Duration: 18-Week Assignment, contract to permanent position Schedule: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST, Monday–Friday (occasional Saturdays as needed) Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate daily operations of a customer service team to ensure achievement of key performance goals in a fast-paced logistics environment

Lead, coach, and develop team members to deliver high-quality customer interactions, strengthen relationships, and ensure timely service delivery

Monitor and maintain daily and weekly performance metrics for direct reports, analyzing results to improve operational efficiency

Support team development by fostering a high-performance, collaborative work environment

Troubleshoot operational and service-related issues, providing guidance and solutions to ensure continuity and efficiency

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex customer issues, using advanced problem-solving skills to ensure timely resolution and customer satisfaction

Oversee dispatch-related activities including routing, route monitoring, and coordination with delivery teams to ensure successful execution

Complete and maintain required team reports and documentation to support performance tracking and decision-making

Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) to manage communication, reporting, and operational tasks

Demonstrate strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills while thriving under pressure

Qualifications:

4+ years of customer service experience handling complex transactions, including at least 1 year in a team lead role

Experience with dispatch operations, including routing and monitoring delivery routes (preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to multitask, stay organized, and perform effectively in a high-pressure environment

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