Supervisor - Operations (Minnesota) - 240336

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Supervisor of Operations is responsible for administration of the Operational Unit within Customer Service. Responsible for ensuring that all departmental functions are completed promptly, thoroughly, professionally, and accurately. Providers work leadership, assistance, and training to those supervised. Assists in the achievement of departmental goals.

Responsibilities  * Supervises and implements departmental functions, policies, and procedures with all internal and external contacts.   * Evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of operational areas and acts to reallocate resources as necessary.  * Creates and implements programs to enhance the level of service provided to customers.   * Communicates, implements, and interprets corporate and departmental policies and procedures.   * Maintains department standards to ensure optimal customer support.   * Provides subordinates with ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling on performance for achievement of all benchmarks.  * Provides technical expertise related to job unit function.   * Schedules, trains, and organizes personnel to accommodate immediate and anticipated workflow volumes.  * Coordinates departmental functions with all internal and external contacts.   * Compiles and prepares required data for report information pertaining to unit.  * Ensures that all inquiries and follow-up are handled in a professional, accurate, prompt, and courteous manner.  * Serves as the next level contact for problems/issues that staff cannot resolve.   * Selects, develops, appraises, and recommends compensation for subordinates. Interviews and makes recommendations for hires and promotions.  * Encourages the professional progression of staff through Performance Management, coaching and counseling.  * Establishes appropriate goals and performance standards and makes recommendations for career path of staff.   * Ensures that department systems and supports are operational.  * Performs all other appropriate responsibilities and duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: Education  * Undergraduate degree is preferred plus a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience. 

Experience * (5) years of related insurance operations experience. * The incumbent must possess tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to effectively handle all internal and external issues. * Demonstrated time management skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities     * Must have the ability to manage organize, plan, and provide leadership to staff. Ability to develop and motivate staff to facilitate professional growth.   * Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to carry out assignments with minimal guidance.   * Exposure to an operations service's environment is highly recommended.   * Analytical ability to identify and resolve staff and customer problems.  * Must be able to prioritize work in an environment that changes frequently. Demonstrated time management skills.   * 10% travel required to vendor sites.   * Call center is open from 8:00am-9:00pm, must have flexibility, as business needs will dictate the shift hours (ex: possibility of 1:00pm-9:00pm shift).

Hybrid

Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity