The Contact Center Efficiency Operations Lead will drive assertive cost reduction and operational efficiency across our customer service operations. This role focuses on optimizing time-based metrics, eliminating operational waste, and maximizing ROI through data-driven process improvements. The successful candidate will deliver measurable cost savings while maintaining or improving customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Reduce Average Handle Time through process engineering and agent coaching programs
Optimize First Contact Resolution to eliminate costly repeat contacts
Improve Schedule Adherence and minimize idle time across all shifts
Implement real-time monitoring systems to identify and address efficiency gaps immediately
Analyze cost-per-contact metrics and develop strategies to reduce operational expenses by 15-20%
Identify automation opportunities to deflect routine inquiries and reduce agent workload
Optimize workforce planning to minimize overtime costs while meeting service levels
Performance Analytics & Reporting
Conduct root cause analysis on time and cost drivers
Provide weekly efficiency reports with actionable recommendations to leadership
Establish predictive models for capacity planning and cost forecasting
Process Reengineering
Work with the team to eliminate non-value-added activities and streamline contact resolution workflows
Design and deploy standardized procedures that minimize handling variation

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5+ years contact center operations experience with proven cost reduction achievements
Expert knowledge of contact center metrics (AHT, FCR, Schedule Adherence, Cost-per-Contact)
Demonstrated success reducing operational costs by minimum 10% in previous roles
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement certification

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Operations Management or Business Analytics
Black Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma
Experience with contact center automation technologies (RPA, AI/ML, chatbots)
Background in high-volume, cost-sensitive customer service environments
Financial modeling and business case development experience
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

$136,000/year to $195,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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