Sr Customer Care Specialist

Sr Customer Care Specialist

Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Sioux City, IA, US, 51111 Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. With a unique global network of commercial subsidiaries and independent distributors across major markets, our customers are offered a strong portfolio of the most popular lens, frames, instruments and equipment brands that can serve every sector of the market. The Professional Solutions team works with our customers one-on-one, developing professional relationships based on trust and care. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION The Sr Customer Care Specialist serves as an escalation resource for complex customer issues that are not resolved by frontline agents. Based in the optical production laboratory, this role partners closely with Customer Service and Lab Operations to investigate technical issues, support delayed orders, and facilitate accurate and efficient production flow. The position requires strong product and lab workflow knowledge, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify contributing factors to production delays or errors, playing an important role in protecting customer satisfaction and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Escalation Management Act as a senior escalation resource for complex or high-priority customer issues Review escalated cases to identify required production, quality, or workflow actions Communicate with customers as needed to provide status updates, timelines, and resolutions Document escalation details, actions taken, and outcomes accurately in CRM systems Support timely resolution of cases in alignment with established service standards Lab & Production Coordination Work directly on the production floor to research delayed or problematic order Identify contributing factors to late or stalled jobs and coordinate appropriate next steps, including rerouting or tagging orders Partner with cross-functional teams (Pricing, Finance, Sales, Account Setup, etc.) to support issue resolution Collaborate with lab teams (Quality, Frame, Surfacing, Finishing, Shipping) to help ensure accurate and timely order completion Production Workflow Monitoring & Reporting Maintain daily tracking and reporting of escalated jobs Monitor progress of escalated orders and communicate potential risks or delays to appropriate stakeholders Participate in daily production meetings to surface priorities and provide issue updates Share observations and feedback with process owners regarding recurring issues or workflow inefficiencies Customer Experience & Process Improvement Identify recurring customer or production issues and communicate trends to leadership and process owners Support quality assurance efforts by escalating defects or delays that impact service timelines Contribute to root-cause analysis through accurate data collection and documentation Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, cost reduction, and service effectiveness Standard Customer Service Support Perform customer service activities related to escalated orders, including corrections, cancellations, redo requests, and order reviews Educate customers on product options, ordering processes, and policies to help prevent future issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field 4+ years of customer service or call center experience 3+ years of optical experience (customer service, lab operations, or related) Strong understanding of optical lab workflows Experience with CRM platforms and telephony systems Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach