Customer Service Lead

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • $60,000–$80,000 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

LHH is seeking a Customer Service Lead for our client to oversee daily customer service operations, support a team of Customer Service Representatives, and ensure seamless communication between customers, production, logistics, and sales departments.

Position Summary

The Customer Service Lead will serve as the primary point of contact for escalated customer inquiries while leading and mentoring a customer service team. This role is responsible for driving customer satisfaction, improving processes, monitoring order fulfillment activities, and ensuring timely resolution of customer concerns. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, strong leadership skills, and expertise in order management and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and support a team of Customer Service Representatives.
  • Monitor daily workflow, order processing activities, and service levels.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex customer issues and complaints.
  • Ensure accurate entry and management of customer orders, pricing, and account information.
  • Coordinate with Production, Planning, Shipping, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Communicate order status, shipping updates, delays, and product availability to customers.
  • Analyze customer service metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with forecasting customer demand and inventory-related inquiries.
  • Maintain accurate customer records within ERP and CRM systems.
  • Develop and document customer service procedures and best practices.
  • Support onboarding and training of new customer service team members.
  • Generate reports related to order fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and service performance.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of customer service experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of order management, production scheduling, and supply chain processes.
  • Experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar platforms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Pay/Benefits

  • $60,000 - $75,000
  • Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ryan Tegtmeier

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Plaines, IL
Salary$60,000–$80,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Customer Escalationsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Customer Service Evaluationunmatched
  • Customer Service Operationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Customer Trainingunmatched
  • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Oracleunmatched
  • Order Managementunmatched
  • Order Processingunmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Track Customer Issuesunmatched

Be found by employers

5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

Level up your application

Professional resume templates

Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

Free resume templates

Free resume builder

Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

Free resume builder