CNA has an opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our Inland Marine team managing a team completing operations and/or customer service tasks.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
- Assigns, distributes and coordinates work of the team with other teams ensuring consistent, efficient and timely delivery of service to drive superior results.
- Validates staffing levels and anticipates workforce demands.
- Ensures compliance with company and industry regulations, policies and guidelines.
- Develops and uses work management tools to allocate resources, facilitate efficient processes and to conduct performance/quality reviews of staff and service delivery.
- Develops and maintains relationships and resolves operational and procedural difficulties/issues with management, work teams and customers as necessary.
- Generates ideas for improvement across teams and implements approved changes. Takes calculated risks and is experimental to increase responsiveness, resolve issues and continuously raise the quality of work.
- Manages the work activities and has responsibility for the performance and development of subordinate staff in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
- Sets appropriate stretch goals aligned with CNA's strategy and commitment to our customers.
- Prepares and distributes management reports (i.e. production/quality). Uses information analysis tools, technology and key metrics to make decisions. Represents the team in meetings with management and provides input for management decision making.
- Manages and monitors overtime spending. Gathers data and provides input into annual budget forecast.
Reporting Relationship
Typically, Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong client and team interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate others.
- Industry and company knowledge as well as strong knowledge of the essential functions performed by the team.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions which have an impact on people, costs and quality of service.
- Familiarity with the concepts and practices of staff management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical issues in a clear, concise and effective manner.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills including ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems.
- Strong customer focus with a mindset towards continuous improvement.
- Focuses on objectives to set direction and drive superior results.
- Uses Metrics and information analysis and accesses technology resources as needed.
- Builds a competitive organization by attracting, managing, developing and retaining the talent needed to win.
- Value driven to provide superior solutions to internal and/or external customers.
- Acts with a sense of urgency to advance priorities of the organization.
- Helps other to excel through collaboration and building strong relationships.
- Thinks creatively and uses diverse ideas to solve problems.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience and completion of applicable insurance courses.
- Typically, a minimum of four years experience in a specific function or field of expertise along with management experience.
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I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $54,000 to $103,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] .
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Retirement Support — Retirement plan design—with an automatic company contribution plus match—materially boosts total compensation and is highlighted as a standout element. Feedback suggests this structure provides dependable long‑term value beyond base pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses are common across many roles, supporting a predictable incentive component in total compensation. This consistency helps lift overall pay satisfaction in functions where bonus eligibility is standard.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and options like PTO purchase and paid family leave create a broad time‑off package. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall rewards mix.
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