Branch Customer Service Manager
From $12/yr
Are you an experienced Customer Service or Operations professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for service excellence? Our client is seeking a Branch Customer Service Manager to lead branch-level customer service performance, exception management and SLA adherence within a fast-paced logistics environment. THE ROLE The successful candidate will provide internal leadership and service governance, ensuring that customer-impacting activities, exceptions and escalations are proactively managed and resolved. You will work closely with Operations, Transport, Admin and Head Office Customer Services to ensure accurate information, effective recovery actions and preventative measures are implemented. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and manage the Branch Customer Service team * Monitor delivery and collection performance and identify service risks * Track and manage exceptions including shorts, overs, damages, returns and delays * Coordinate recovery actions with Operations, Transport and Admin * Manage internal escalations received from Head Office Customer Services * Ensure accurate POD, returns and exception documentation * Monitor SLA adherence and outstanding service issues * Produce daily, weekly and monthly service reports * Analyse complaints and exception trends * Conduct root-cause analysis and support preventative actions * Coach, develop and manage Team Leaders and Customer Service Clerks * Balance workloads and ensure service queues are managed effectively * Drive accountability, compliance and continuous improvement * Provide service-risk insights to Branch Management * Maintain confidentiality of customer, employee and operational information MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Grade 12 * 2–3 years' Customer Service / Operations experience * At least 1 year in a management or supervisory role * Diploma in Customer Service advantageous * Experience with WMS, scanning and delivery technology platforms such as OnRoute * Working knowledge of OHS requirements and SOP discipline * Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities * Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays where operationally required WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS: Respectful \& Caring – Treats people fairly and professionally Integrity-Driven – Does the right thing and takes ownership Can-Do – Positive, proactive and solutions-focused Committed to Improvement – Always looking for better ways to work APPLY NOW If you're ready to take the next step in your logistics and customer service career, we want to hear from you!