Job Description
The Customer Service Supervisor is responsible for supervising the Customer Service Representatives (CSR); plan, direct and control activities of CSRs to ensure that customers are provided with the highest quality, courteous and efficient service, and to ensure achievement of all applicable PSC, Corporate and Section goals and standards.
Core Responsibilities
- The Supervisor in Customer Assistance will supervise up to 25 Customer Service Representatives who handle telephone contact, mass market and commercial customer billing including legacy and smart meter accounts, remote reconnects through CAMP, Customer Relationship Management System Cases, PEGA appointments, Electric/Gas/Steam emergency calls.
- The Supervisor will ensure that customers are provided with the highest quality, courteous and efficient service, as well as ensuring the achievement of all applicable PSC, Corporate and Section goals and standards.
- The Supervisor will work towards accomplishing Customer Assistance Center goals that include: reducing overall costs, growing the business, satisfying customer needs and promoting a competitive market.
- The Supervisor will evaluate representatives work performance, documenting reviews and feedback, as well as recommending remedial or disciplinary action when necessary.
- The Supervisor will Embrace a +1 experience with our internal and external customers by motivating employees to improve performance and confidence with their individual leadership and coaching skills.
- The Supervisor will utilize available technology and apply creative solutions to improve the quality, efficiency and productivity of Customer Assistance operations.
- Ensure uniform and consistent administration and compliance of all company practices and procedures including the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), the Companys Code Of Conduct, environmental and safety, as well as governmental regulations.
- The Supervisor will follow our Life Support Equipment Contact Procedure, assign/track LSE Contacts, and communicate with NYPD/Westchester PD for welfare checks.
- The Supervisor will monitor their respective workgroups on IC Business Manager and ensure they are adequately staffed based on CSR proficiencies.
- Document work processes to help create knowledge transfer guides and reference materials while conducting periodic reviews to identify improvement/enhancement opportunities.
- The Supervisor in Customer Assistance will support the efforts to train and onboard Customer Service Representatives during and after their Immersive Engagement period.
- Ensure direct reports are informed about company policies, procedures, best practices, facilitate training sessions, and administer On the Job Trainings/tailgates
- Responsible for clearly conveying information to internal and external stakeholders, including conducting presentations to all levels of management.
- Promote a safety conscious work environment to employees working remotely and in office.
- The Supervisor will handle logistical needs while reporting to office to ensure equipment and materials are distributed.
- Performs other task and assignment as required.
Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED and five (5) years of related work experience or
- Associate's Degree and four (4) years of work experience or
- Bachelor's Degree and two (2) year of work experience is required
Preferred Education/Experience
- Associate's Degree and experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook are preferred
- Bachelor's Degree and experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook are preferred
Relevant Work Experience
- Customer Operations experience, required.
- Experience with Customer Care & Billing required.
- Experience coaching employees in a business or learning environment, required.
- Experience using a PC including MS office applications, required.
- Bilingual in English along with Spanish, preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday.
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday.
- Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday.
- Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday.
- Ability to read small print and symbols.
- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends and holidays.
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.