Transportation Customer Service Manager

Customer Service ManagerLocation:
Mississauga, Ontario
Company:
Confidential
Fleet Manager
Mississauga, ON - On site
Transportation / Logistics
Competitive salary $75,000–$90,000 based on experience, with bonus, benefits, and a collaborative team culture
Our Client is a growing transportation and logistics company committed to providing reliable, customer-focused freight solutions across Canada and beyond. Through our asset-based fleet, experienced operations team, and dedicated customer service approach, we deliver dependable transportation solutions while building strong, long-term partnerships with our customers.
We are seeking a
Customer Service Manager
to lead our Customer Service team and help drive a consistent, professional, and customer-focused experience across our organization.
Position OverviewThe Customer Service Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Customer Service team while ensuring Our Client delivers exceptional service to our customers. This role oversees Customer Service Representatives, establishes service standards, manages customer escalations, and works closely with Operations to ensure customer expectations are understood and met.
This position will have direct responsibility for the customer service experience of Our Client ’s in-house customers, ensuring their needs are proactively managed and that communication remains timely, professional, and solution-focused.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, relationship builder, and leader who understands the transportation industry and can effectively bridge the gap between customers and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and support Customer Service Representatives to achieve high service standards.
Provide direction, training, and ongoing feedback to the Customer Service team.
Establish processes and expectations that promote accountability, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction.
Monitor team performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Customer Relationship Management
Serve as a senior point of contact for customer concerns, escalations, and service-related issues.
Build strong relationships with customers through proactive communication and effective problem-solving.
Ensure customer requests, concerns, and expectations are addressed promptly and professionally.
Identify trends and recurring issues and work with internal teams to develop solutions.
Operations Collaboration
Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure customer commitments are understood and supported.
Communicate customer expectations, priorities, and concerns to the Operations team.
Assist in resolving service challenges by coordinating communication between customers and operations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service reliability and customer experience.
Claims Communication Oversight
Monitor customer claims to ensure customers receive timely updates and appropriate communication.
Act as a communication liaison between customers, Claims, Operations, and internal teams.
Ensure customer concerns are acknowledged and that customers understand claim status and next steps.
Escalate communication concerns or delays to the appropriate internal teams.
Please note: This role does not manage, investigate, or approve claims. Claims ownership remains with the designated Claims team.
Reporting & Process Improvement
Monitor customer service performance metrics including response times, complaint trends, and resolution timelines.
Identify opportunities to improve customer service processes and communication.
Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership to enhance customer experience.
What We Are Looking For
5+ years of experience in customer service, transportation, logistics, or a related industry.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing a customer service team.
Strong understanding of transportation operations and customer expectations.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage difficult conversations and customer escalations professionally.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office applications is considered an asset.
Key Skills & Attributes
Customer-focused mindset
Strong leadership and coaching abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to collaborate across departments
High level of accountability and professionalism
Strong attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused under pressure
Why Join Our Client’s Team?Our Client, believes their success is built on our people, our customers, and our commitment to doing things the right way. We offer an opportunity to be part of a growing organization where your leadership and ideas can make a meaningful impact.
If you are passionate about customer service, team development, and improving the customer experience within a fast-paced transportation environment, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits
Casual dress
Dental care
Paid time off
Vision care
Ability To Commute/relocate
Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s)
Have you directly managed a transportation customer service team with five or more employees?
What excites you most about working in the transportation and logistics industry?
What type of leader do you strive to be, and how do you motivate your team to achieve results?
Do you have experience in the claims process
Experience
Transportation and Logistics: 5 years (required)
Leadership: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
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