Job Description
I. Job Summary The WM Cares Lead position oversees the work of a team of WM Cares Representatives to meet overall WM Cares objectives and enhance the customer service function to exceed all customers' expectations. The WM Cares Lead supports the department by providing ongoing assistance to WM Cares representatives, oversight of real-time channel performance, reporting of team metrics, and assist with continuous process improvement. The WM Cares Lead is instrumental in coaching, mentoring, and developing employees in WM Cares Representative or WM Cares Senior Representative positions. Preference to hire from within the current WM CE Team II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides daily guidance and assistance to WM Cares representatives Provides ongoing training to new hire WM Cares representatives Handles customer escalations that may require deviation from standard WM Cares screens, channels, and procedures Oversees real-time performance of channels and queue management Monitors communication and provides coaching and feedback as necessary to ensure WM quality standards are exceeded Provides coaching on WM Cares processes to WM Cares representatives for performance improvement Mentors WM Cares Senior Representatives and/or high performing WM Cares representatives Supports Salesforce case management to ensure timely completion of customer issues Supports MAS case/credit management and review Provide chat support to WM Cares Representatives and WM Cares Senior Representatives Maintains routine customer service related reports and creates reports as required and requested by management Acts as a liaison between the WM Cares representatives, supervisory staff and other departments Monitor customer issues to identify improvement opportunity trends throughout the business Performs administrative duties as requested This job has no direct supervisory duties, however will provide guidance and assistance as required by management. This may include training, coaching and providing feedback to Representatives in addition to assisting with non-routine and escalated customer calls. III. Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Must live and work in the US. A. Education and Experience Education: High school diploma or GED (accredited). Experience: 2 years of relevant work experience in customer service or one year of experience as a Waste Management Team Lead I required . *Internal candidates must be performing in an above average capacity in their current position and be an employee in good standing and have worked at WM for 12 months. No written or final disciplinary actions of any type within 90 days prior to eligibility of achieving level status. Must have maintained a minimum average value of Meets or Exceeds Expectations on the Customer Service or other related scorecard for a twelve -month period. B. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Proficient in call center technical knowledge and skills (CSR and ICR) Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel) Proficient in Salesforce (i.e. Employee Console) Proficient in MAS Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills Coaching High customer focus Gains commitment Reacts well under pressure Treats others with respect Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Prioritizes and plans work activities Works both independently and with a team to meet site goals Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment Manages difficult or emotional customer situations IV. Work Environment *Remote role however, candidates must be within 50 miles from one of our CE Locations to be eligible. The expected pay range for this position across the U.S is $23.00/hr - $27.00/hr. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply". Company ABOUT WM WM ( WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com . Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.