Service Manager - Off Highway

Penske Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Onsite parking

Training programs

Safety emphasis

Competitive remuneration

Referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

Penske Australia is seeking an Off-Highway Service Manager at the Chipping Norton branch. You will report to the Branch Manager, monitor KPIs and drive improvements while enhancing customer experience and value in the Service Department.

You should bring 5+ years of managerial experience in an industrial environment, a passion for leading teams, strong financial acumen, and deep Off-Highway product knowledge including Sauer, Allison and mtu.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of managerial experience in an industrial/service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, develop and motivate a workforce.
• Strong understanding of budgets and monthly financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Service Department to meet business plan and budget.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Enhance customer experience and value offered across the department.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial literacy

Customer relationships

HSE awareness

Communication

Time management

Off-Highway knowledge

Technical product knowledge

Job description

Due to an internal promotion, an exciting role for an Off-Highway Service Manager has become available.

With a strong team of Off-Highway Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Customer Service Professionals and Administrative Staff we need strong leadership. This is the ideal opportunity to take the next step in your career and has become available due to an internal promotion.

Your role is integral to the ongoing success of the Chipping Norton branch so we're looking for someone who has the energy and drive to exceed and deliver results. You'll report into our Branch Manager, with a focus on monitoring and improving KPIs, while enhancing the customer experience and value offered within all aspects of the Service Department.

With a customer centric approach, exceeding customers' expectations will drive you. You pride yourself in being a strong communicator, with outstanding attention to detail. With a history in an Off-Highway Service Supervisor role, you'll have the skills to measure your departments performance against both the business plan and budget, and you'll build and maintain a strong customer base, while actively canvassing for additional business opportunities, while promoting Penske Australia's products and services

About you:

• At least 5 years' managerial experience in an industrial/service environment, preferably within the Off-Highway industry (Plant, Marine and Power Generation).
• A passionate, engaging and resilient personality with demonstrable experience in successfully managing, developing & motivating a workforce.
• Strong experience in understanding and interpreting business financial information including budgets and monthly financial reports.
• The ability to understand and grasp technical product information & product fault resolution.
• Demonstrated skills in managing customer relationships.
• Sound OFF Highway knowledge, with experience in Sauer, Allison and mtu products ideal.
• An understanding of labour sales & costs, gross margin, expenses and other financial ratios.
• A commitment to, and promotion of safe work practices with a good understanding of HSE responsibilities, and the strong time management skills.
• Have effective communication and teamwork skills, and actively promote Penske's values and purpose.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.