CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM LEAD

PURPOSE OF THE JOB \uManagement of a part of the country Customer Service department in order to provide internal and external customers with best possible service in terms of order processing, pricing and billing inquires, service requests and customer complaints \uThe Team Lead will train, motivate and coach Customer Service Representatives to continuously improve the quality and productivity of department output and introduce innovative methods to support this effort \uAssure team compliance with internal processes and procedures (e.
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ABBOTT Quality System) and with the applicable legislation \uStrategic development of the country Customer Service department and service activities ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES \uSet goals which align to department plans and manage the execution of the goals \uHires and retains a diverse, highly qualified Customer Service staff and provides ongoing performance feedback.
\uMonitor and manage department/ individual goals and objectives \uEnsure all Customer Service employees are trained, and documentation meets the division quality standards \uDevelop a continuous improvement environment for department processes including order processing (EDI and Esker), returns processing, backorder processing, credit requests and new product launches \uIdentify and work on process improvements \uMaintain a safe and professional work environment \uSupervise work schedules, PTO, staffing levels to ensure customer calls, fax orders, e-mail requests and other forms of external and internal customer contact and requests are handled appropriately and within defined goals \uSupport all company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements \uComply with local regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, SOX legal requirement, operating procedures, processes and task assignments \uEnsure transactions in our ERP system are processed in accordance to documented procedures embedded in the ABBOTT QA system.
Monitor violations and issue corrective actions towards processes and/ or people \uMonitor service complaints and issue corrective actions for local complaints \uMaintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors \uDevelop strong and efficient communication inside the team and with other departments especially Sales \uInitiate, lead or supervise assigned projects \uPerform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned \uRepresent the Customer Service organisation in the local country organisation and in country management meetings \u Supports the Regional Customer Service Manager by managing or executing EMEA or regional projects/ Customer Service activities EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES \u High School diploma or equivalent required \u years of Customer Service/ Contact Center experience \u International management experience is a plus \u Experience of the medical device industry \u Fluent in English and at least one other European language \u Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred \u Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment \u Leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results \u Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others required \u Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment \u Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization \u Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner \u Team player \u SAP experience is a plus \u% of travel required