[Remote] Service Productivity Spec

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Terminix is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, a global leader in Pest Control and other services. The Service Productivity Specialist is responsible for coordinating specialist routing and scheduling to maximize productivity and ensure efficient customer service.


Responsibilities

  • Route the daily, weekly and monthly specialist schedules to maximize customer service
  • Utilize route optimization software including but not limited to, creating capacity, decreasing specialist travel time and increasing service efficiencies
  • Review and adjust routes daily as needed in response to customer requests and colleague availability
  • Move service orders or remove work orders as needed in accordance with customer requests
  • Communicate one on one with specialists to adjust assignments, add/remove locations, or reassign specialists to additional routes to assist peers and/or customers
  • Respond to immediate issues within the course of a work shift and create plans for future adjustments as needed
  • Accept and respond to calls from Customer Service colleagues with customer requests and feedback
  • Track individual specialist productivity and monitor execution to share with Operations Managers, District Managers and Regional Director for appropriate management of colleagues
  • Routinely communicate with Operations Managers, District Managers and Regional Manager to share information and any specialist concerns to support informed management decision making
  • Interact with customers as necessary to ensure a world class service experience
  • Provide reporting data, analysis, identification of patterns and any recommendations to District Managers, Regional Director and Market Vice President on routing/scheduling optimization
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2 years of route operations experience preferred with a minimum of 6 months experience in routing operations specifically for density
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to collaborate with others under time sensitive conditions
  • Excellent clerical and organizational skills to track schedules, routes and colleagues
  • Knowledge of computers for scheduling and other dispatch duties
  • Ability to relay information professionally in a fast-paced environment
  • Must pass pre-employment background screen
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and pass motor vehicle record search

Benefits

  • Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs available
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
  • Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
  • Vacation days & sick days
  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
  • A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

Company Overview

  • Terminix specializes in providing residential and commercial pest control. It was founded in 1927, and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.terminix.com/.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Terminix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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