Job Order Detail

Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Service Manager is a part of the dealership leadership team and will be responsible for running an efficient and profitable service department through productive staffing, customer retention, cost controls, achievement of objectives and maintenance of all service records. This position also ensures that the daily inventory of technicians time is consistently sold to service customers.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES  

Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business
Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems, and surveys
Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
Maintains open communications and good relationships with other department personnel - Parts, Body Shop, Sales, Administration, and Credit. Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
Maintains reporting systems required by general management
Reviews and initials all repair orders before submitting them to the warranty department, monitoring for sales and hours relative to expectations
Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality
Ensures that all customers are greeted promptly and given fair estimates on costs and time required for repairs and maintenance.
Establishes and maintains 24-hour follow-up with all customers to confirm satisfaction with the service experience and handles any customer issues promptly
Ensures the safety of all employees by:
Maintains the companys service vehicles by:
Ensuring that the vehicles are in good, safe running order
Ensuring that regular maintenance service is performed on the vehicles and that maintenance records are kept.