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Customer Relations - Team Lead
- The Cary Company (Addison, IL)
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Reports to: Customer Service Operations Manager
Compensation Range: $48,000-$62,000 Annually + Incentives & Benefits
(Compensation varies based on experience and education)
The Opportunity
The Cary Company is seeking a working supervisor to lead a small but mighty Customer Relations team while actively handling customer interactions. This role blends hands-on service with leadership responsibilities, ensuring our customers receive exceptional support while the team meets and exceeds performance goals. This role is a proven launchpad for growth as many of our company leaders began their careers in Customer Relations.
What You’ll Do Lead & Supervise
+ Directly supervise 3–4 Customer Relations Specialists, providing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
+ Schedule and balance workloads to maintain service levels.
+ Conduct daily huddles and weekly 1:1s to align priorities and address challenges.
Work Alongside the Team
+ Handle escalated customer inquiries and complex order issues.
+ Process orders, track shipments, and maintain CRM accuracy when needed to support peak demand.
Drive Service Excellence
+ Monitor KPIs (response time, order accuracy, CSAT) and implement improvements.
+ Resolve escalations diplomatically and ensure root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally
+ Partner with Sales, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries.
+ Advocate for the customer in process improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
+ 2+ years in customer service or order management OR a strong interest and willingness to participate in our Leadership Trainee Program.
+ Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
+ Proficiency in CRM/ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
+ Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
Why This Role Matters
You’ll be the bridge between leadership and frontline service, ensuring smooth operations while developing your team and maintaining Cary’s reputation for world-class customer care. This role has been a spring board to other leadership opportunities within the organization.
P erks
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Life and Supplemental Insurance
+ Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
+ 401K Provision
+ Profit Sharing
+ HRA
+ Cafeteria Plan
+ Seasonal company sponsored events
+ Work/Life Balance
+ Childcare Reimbursement Program
+ 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment)
+ Flex Fridays (following 1 year of employment)
A little about the company
+ Been around since 1895.
+ Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.
+ Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).
+ We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.
+ We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.
+ We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
+ Privately owned
We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role
+ Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion)
+ We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)
+ Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page)
+ Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together
People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics
+ Positive/optimistic
+ Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better
+ Curious/Inquisitive
+ Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers)
+ Supportive of Co-workers
The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.
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