Manager, Customer Service

Manager, Customer Service (Regulated Operations) Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to Dover, DE or FL service area locations (FL locations: West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Fernandina Beach, Spring Hill, Debary, Marianna, Doral, Rockledge). Overview At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships. Your role in our success The Manager, Customer Service leads day‑to‑day customer service operations through a hybrid support model that includes an internal Resolution Team and an external BPO partner responsible for managing the primary customer contact center. This role is accountable for service delivery, customer experience, operational performance, and business continuity across voice and digital support channels, including oversight of the internal Resolution Team, emergency response team, and BPO partner. The Manager focuses on operational execution, people leadership, partner oversight, and continuous improvement, working closely with internal stakeholders to enhance customer experience and support organizational service objectives. This leader plays an important part in strengthening customer service performance through disciplined processes, data‑driven insights, and effective team leadership. Contact Center BPO refers to outsourcing customer service and support operations—such as call centers, email support, live chat, and social media engagement—to a third‑party provider. What you’ll be working on Manage day‑to‑day customer service operations across internal teams and the external BPO partner to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent service delivery. Establish operational priorities, performance expectations, and service standards aligned with organizational goals. Lead and develop customer service leaders through coaching, performance management, and employee engagement. Manage BPO partner relationship, overseeing the primary customer contact center, ensuring consistent service quality and performance against SLAs and KPIs. Lead the internal Resolution Team to ensure escalated customer inquiries are handled efficiently and accurately. Responsible for enterprise‑wide Emergency Response Team, including vendor relationship for back‑up services to ensure 24/7 response within required service level. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Strategy/Systems, Billing, Field Services, IT, and Communications to improve workflows, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery. Demonstrated experience with utility operations in regulated service environments. Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage frontline leaders and teams. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders with a focus on building relationships. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into operational improvements. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite & SAP; working knowledge of IVR/phone systems, such as Five9, and contact center support systems/technologies. Ability and willingness to travel to various locations and work extended or non‑standard hours as needed, support during storm or emergency required. Ability to foster a culture of accountability, ownership, empowerment, and continuous improvement within both internal and external service teams. Who you are Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Operations Management, or a related field (Energy Industry preferred). Minimum six years of progressive experience in Customer Service or Contact Center Operations, prior experience managing frontline leaders (BPO experience preferred). Standard driver’s license. Benefits and what you’ll get Competitive base salary. Fantastic opportunities for career growth. Cooperative, supportive, and empowered team atmosphere. Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities. Monthly recognition events. Endless wellness initiatives and community events. Robust and customizable benefit packages—choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and more. Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time. Equal Opportunity Employer Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and a culture that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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