Operations Manager

• Ensure proper planning, staffing and direction of the operational functions
• Manage and supervise teams
• Ensure proficient training, professional development and employee engagement to prepare, grow and retain employees
• Manage operational performance to meet KPI targets and Service Level Agreements through optimum quality and service
• Analyze various reports and statistical data to measure production levels and identify root causes for underperforming areas
• Develop customized reporting to measure and track operational statistics, data and results
• Develop solutions to improve business performance and partner success
• Use analytics, investigation and reasoning to quickly develop solutions for ad hoc issues
• Motivate teams through relationship building and real-time coaching
• Develop and deploy incentive programs to motivate employees to achieve desired outcomes
• Authorize and coordinate changes in staffing schedules by collaborating with the Operations Support Team and/or Workforce Management Team
• Collaborate with other departments within the organization (HR, IT, etc) to resolve issues
• Bring in-depth operational knowledge and a thoughtful point of view when participating in partner meetings

Job Requirements:

• Completion of post-secondary education (a major in Business or Commerce will be considered an asset)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the contact center industry
• At least 3 years of experience in an Operations Management role overseeing front-line employees
• Experience in client relationship management and employee development/coaching
• Experience dealing with escalated issues in a contact center capacity
• The ability to successfully work across cross-functional teams
• A positive work ethic and commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes
• The passion to be a role model that exemplifies our 10 Things (cultural values)
• Possess exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills to complete work in a timely manner
• Excellent communication skills; listening, verbal and written
• Ability to assess the “big picture” and draw connections between inputs and outputs
• Possess leadership qualities such as critical thinking and problem solving to aid in overcoming difficult situations
• Ability to use spreadsheet applications to maintain and develop operational and financial data reporting
• Ability to type 30 WPM with accuracy
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive) preferred