Service Manager

Purpose

Manages service operations within the dealership to maximize return on investment through; optimizing Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, growing profitable service labor sales, exercising disciplined expense control, attracting and retaining outstanding talent and effectively engaging department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and job trainer for all service technicians.
• Onboarding trainer for all service clerks.
• Develops and maintains effective Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Executes Service Department marketing plan and monitor monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
• Takes the lead in sharing best practices and implementing common processes throughout the Service Department.
• Coordinates customer clinics, field days and related, promotional events.
• Submits all service warranty and Product Improvement Program claims within the required time frame to receive maximum credit if Warranty Admin is unavailable.
• Develops and retains key talent by maintaining individual development plans.
• Reviews work orders for completeness and accuracy prior to customer billing
• Ensures all departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles are in good working order
• Support management in the pursuit of corporate policies, plans, goals, and long-term objectives.

Experience, Education and Skills

• 5-10 years of management experience is required.
• Mechanical/hydraulic, or electrical work experience would be beneficial.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Ability to lead others effectively.
• Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions.
• Ability to speak effectively one-on-one and within a group.
• Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Service Department operations.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems.
• Verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

Essential Eligibility Requirements

• FA/CPR Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Essential Job Requirements

General Physical Requirements

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

• Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, and Repetitive Motions.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (includes inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.