The Supervisor Region Operations responsibilities are to manage technicians in specific service areas, and to provide quality residential and business communications services on a profitable basis while adhering to company policies, procedures and directives. Develop and maintain an aggressive, knowledgeable, customer-focused team that promotes and sells Lumen products and services while providing a service experience that exceeds the customer's expectations.

This role is located in the Eden Prairie, MN area.

• Manage the daily operation of outside and inside plant network services and technicians whose work includes the installation and maintenance of residential, business, central office as well as design services and splicing activities.
• You will serve as the single point of contact between Lumenand Contractors to resolve issues arising during the construction and/or maintenance process.
• This includes a major emphasis on training, coaching and development of employees with regards to new processes and quality standards, customer contact, safety, expense control and technical skills.
• Will be responsible for leading a team of technicians who meet attendance and performance standards.
• Will represent Lumenwith customers and governmental agencies.
• Collaborates with the union to achieve a win-win working relationship.
• Celebrates successes, appropriately uses rewards and recognition.
• Motivates team for continuous improvement and achievement of maximum performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing teams within a telecom technical environment with typically 4+ years of experience.
• Strong skills and experience in employee development to include training, coaching and mentoring in a union environment
• Computer skills are required including Excel, email, Word, and legacy systems.
• Working knowledge of installation and maintenance of residential and business services, Local Network processes, and a fundamental understanding of services and products offered by Lumenis preferred.
• Working knowledge of the splicing and construction process for the telecommunication industry.
• Working knowledge of Contractor relations.
• Candidate must have the ability to work in a consultative manner with others, i.e. establish rapport, interview, fact-find, present options, recommend solutions, follow-up and customer focused behavior.
• Previous experience in a multi-tasking, result oriented position in a deadline focused department.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience. 5+ years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience managing teams within a telecom technical environment.
• 2+ years of experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of POTS and HSI.
• 2+ years of experience with Excel, email and legacy systems.
• Duty Management work will be scheduled on a rotation basis and pager duty will be required.
• Requires varying tours and hours including possible mandatory overtime and holidays.
• Must perform work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects and perform under pressure.
• Must negotiate timeframes for completion and meet critical deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to work with other coworkers to complete job assignments.

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$88980 - $118630 in these states: MN
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.