Customer Relations - Team Lead Job at The Cary Company, Addison, IL

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  • The Cary Company
  • Addison, IL

Job Description

Location: Addison, IL (On-site)
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.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship, Seasonal work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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