Supervisor, Operations

Central States Funds/TeamCare is one of the largest Taft-Hartley Trust Funds in the United States, providing critical health insurance and retirement benefit services. The Operations Supervisor will oversee daily activities and performance of Benefits Specialists and Teamleaders, ensuring excellent customer service and effective operations within the CustomerCare Center. Responsibilities Resolves escalated issues and assists with expedited requests from Teamleaders or Benefits Specialists Oversees and manages team: answers questions, helps with problem resolution, schedules and leads team meetings, communicates policy and procedures, monitors work performance to ensure minimum production standards are met Coaches and mentors team: initiates and conducts meetings/discussions on work performance, individual development and quality on a regular basis; handles discipline Follows Quality Program guidelines set by Management team for scheduling, scoring, coaching and quantity of contacts monitored Writes and presents yearly appraisals for assigned team of Benefits Specialists and Teamleaders Consistently applies company personnel policies and department rules including compliance with HIPAA privacy standards and the collective bargaining agreement Participates in interviewing and hiring process for CustomerCare Center positions Helps monitor daily call volumes to identify trends or fluctuation in call volume Performs eligibility updates to external Prescription and Vision systems Efficiently manages time to ensure timely completion of projects and assignments As a backup to WFM Supervisor, manage timekeeping and attendance of team members on a daily basis. Assess and approve timecards on a weekly basis, by the deadline requested Assist with department training; identify and create topic outlines; conduct training Lead or participate in special projects as assigned by Management Ongoing communication with other CustomerCare Center Management and other departments to assist in the overall workflow of Department Operations Serve as backup to other Operations Supervisors Other duties as assigned Skills 1 to 3 years' experience in customer service Knowledge and understanding of Fund business processes and plan benefits Demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; is a role model Strong analytical skills with the ability to research an issue and either propose a solution or knows appropriate method to resolve Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong ability to handle difficult situations Consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and professionalism Ability to multitask and adapt to change in a fast paced, high pressure environment Open minded and challenges others to be willing to embrace change Must be flexible, dependable, and organized with good follow through College degree preferred, or equivalent work experience Benefits 100% company-paid family insurance benefits including health, dental, RX & vision (comprehensive coverage with low deductibles) 100% company-funded pension plan (at no cost to the employee) Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid vacation and PTO days Flexible start times & hybrid work-from-home schedule Lunch stipend for onsite café Tuition reimbursement Company Overview The Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund was founded in 1950 and was one of the first non-profit labor health funds in the United States. It was founded in 1950, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is