Regional Water Authority

Customer Care Supervisor

LocationNew Haven, CT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$83,710-$118,853

About This Job

Our purpose is to make life better for people by delivering water for life. Our mission is to provide customer with high-quality water and services at a reasonable cost while promoting the preservation of watershed lands and aquifers. Our vision is to be an innovative water utility that sustains life, strengthens our communities and protects natural resources for future generations. Our STARS values are Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety.

About the RWA:

At the South-Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), we provide more than just water—we deliver life-sustaining resources to nearly 430,000 consumers every day. As a nonprofit public corporation driven by our commitment to excellence and community, we take pride in being responsible stewards of over 28,000 acres of watershed land, ensuring the sustainability of our environment for future generations. Guided by the principles of Conscious Capitalism, we believe in the power of business to make a positive impact on the region we serve.

When you join RWA, you have more than a job, you have a purpose and will become part of a team that values integrity, environmental stewardship, and community service. You’ll work with purpose, knowing that every drop of water we deliver makes a difference, and that our customers trust us to uphold the highest standards of reliability, sustainability, and care.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Customer Care Supervisor oversees all functions of the Customer Contact Center, ensuring high-quality service delivery, team accountability, and operational efficiency. This role is responsible for managing daily operations, staff performance, quality assurance, and providing cross-functional support to Collections and Customer Support. The supervisor plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, employee development, and service excellence.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Oversight

Directly supervise customer service representatives (unionized staff), ensuring daily operations align with company policies and performance expectations.

Partner with the Training & Quality Lead to ensure onboarding and ongoing training meet operational and performance needs.
Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to drive employee growth, accountability, and a high standard of service.
Address and resolve first-step labor issues and workplace injury reports; support second-step labor/management meetings as required.
Handle escalated customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring timely and effective resolution.


Operational Management

Monitor attendance trends to proactively address concerns such as absenteeism or tardiness, and support team members through consistent communication and guidance.
Oversee administrative functions such as payroll, accurate timekeeping, and review of leave requests (FMLA, STD, LTD).
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on departmental projects and strategic initiatives.
Participate in on call rotation

Workforce Management

Collaborate with the Customer Care Coordinator to:

Approve or manage schedule adjustments and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage.
Monitor real-time adherence, ensuring agents are following scheduled activities.

React to changes in demand (e.g., call spikes, absenteeism, or technical issues) by:

Adjusting resource strategies.
Issuing real-time updates or implementing IVR messages to manage customer expectations.


Recommend and implement process improvements to:

Reduce wait times.
Improve staffing efficiency.
Meet or exceed key contact center metrics including ASA, Abandonment Rate, Customer Satisfaction/NPS, etc.

Quality Assurance & Performance Management

Partner with the Training & Quality Lead to:

Monitor customer interactions (calls, emails, and other channels).
Evaluate adherence to procedures, tone, and quality standards.
Enforce quality control measures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Align individual performance expectations with team goals and QA outcomes.
Analyze performance data to identify knowledge gaps and provide guidance, training, or workflow improvements to enhance performance.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centric service delivery.


QUALIFICATIONS:Educational Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in business administration or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and expereince.


Experience/Skills/Abilities:

3-5 years’ experience supervising/managing a customer contact center.
Superb communication skills; both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
Independent Problem solver.
Ability to display strong leadership in a team environment.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks without submitting to stress.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience utilizing UMAX is a plus.
Experience overseeing a unionized workforce is a plus.


Why Join the RWA?

Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Enjoy opportunities for career growth and professional development
Competitive benefits package


The RWA’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401k and tuition reimbursement plans
Wellness Program & Incentives

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, (unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the work involved), or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. Further SCCRWA will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment or conduct that they believe to be discriminatory.

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, (unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the work involved), or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. Further SCCRWA will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment or conduct that they believe to be discriminatory.

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