Good Things Start Here.
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.
Good Things You Can Count On.
Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
Competitive pay + generous PTO
Medical, dental & vision starting day one
401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses
Responsibilities
*We are advertising this opportunity as Contact Center Manager to align with common market terminology and help candidates find the role. Internally, this position is titled Manager, Customer Support
We're looking for an experienced Contact Center Manager to lead our claims-focused contact center operations, coach and develop team leaders, and drive service excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring customers receive timely, accurate support while improving operational performance, employee engagement, and overall efficiency.
What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline representatives, establishing clear expectations for service, quality, productivity, attendance, professionalism, and compliance.
Focus on supporting Claims Operations
Drive performance across key service metrics, quality standards, and customer satisfaction goals
Oversee daily contact center operations and workforce planning
Partner with teams across Operations, Underwriting, Billing, Claims, Compliance, Training, and IT to improve processes and customer outcomes
Manage complex customer escalations and ensure effective resolution
Analyze performance data, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Support and optimize contact center technology, reporting, and automation tools
Foster a positive, accountable, and customer-focused culture
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of customer service or contact center experience
3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors or frontline teams
Strong experience with performance metrics, coaching, quality programs, and process improvement
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of CRM, contact center platforms, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office
Preferred
Insurance industry experience, preferably Property & Casualty
Knowledge of customer service operations in a regulated environment
Prior experience supporting claims operations or handling claims-related customer contacts is highly desirable.
Experience with workforce management, quality assurance, analytics, automation, or AI-enabled service tools
Lean, Six Sigma, COPC, insurance designations, or similar certifications
Core Competencies
People leadership and talent development
Operational discipline and accountability
Customer experience and service recovery
Data-driven decision-making
Process improvement and change leadership
Technology adoption and business partnership
Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration
Salary Range:
$73,000-$112,000
In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the above range represents a good-faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
This role will be based out of our Corporate Home Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week.
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