Service Manager

Manufacturing Job Site; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Bonus

Family Health Benefits

Company Pension Plan

Boot Allowance

Online Healthcare

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Green Diamond Equipment in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, seeks a Service Manager to direct the service team, optimize operations, and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction in a busy branch.

You will recruit, coach, and develop staff while aligning with manufacturer standards and driving results. This on-site role emphasizes safety, budgeting, and collaboration with sales for timely repairs and quotes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a managerial role (Shop Foreman, Lead Hand, Supervisor, etc.).
• Above-average computer skills (Microsoft Office etc.).
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with team members to achieve results.
• Understanding of service department financials and ability to analyze internal reports.
• Experience in agricultural, heavy equipment, or related industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Communicate job expectations, monitor results, and coach staff.
• Ensure manufacturer warranty procedures are followed by staff.
• Use business systems to create and monitor work/repair orders.
• Be the main contact for customers and sales when scheduling repairs and providing updates.
• Create schedules and staffing based on priority and skill set.
• Monitor department efficiencies, budget and expenses.
• Lead recruitment, staffing and training plans for the service team.

Skills

Managerial experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great teams need great leaders. At Green Diamond Equipment, we're proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2024/2025/2026 and your Maritimes John Deere dealership.

15 Haley Road, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2E7

Great teams need great leaders. At Green Diamond Equipment, we're proud to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2024/2025/2026 and your Maritimes John Deere dealership.

We're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to join our Antigonish, NS team and lead a department that's committed to delivering outstanding service, developing people, and driving results.

Purpose

The Service Manager will direct and organize the service team to maximize performance and maintain customer satisfaction in a busy branch environment.

Responsibilities

As a leader of service operations, the Service Manager will:

• Maintain a safe environment and ensures customer satisfaction
• Successfully communicate job expectations, monitor job results and coach employees to achieve optimal results
• Ensure all manufacturer warranty procedures are followed by service department staff
• Utilize business systems to create and monitor work/repair orders
• Main point of contact for both customers and sales department when scheduling repairs, creating quotes and providing status updates
• Create schedules and staffing requirements, and assign jobs based on priority and technical skill set
• Monitor department efficiencies, operational budget, and expenses
• Actively participates in recruiting, staffing and development of training plans for all service department staff

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in managerial role (Shop Foreman, Lead Hand, Supervisor, etc.).
• Above average computer skills (Microsoft Office etc.).
• A proven ability to effectively communicate with team members to achieve desired results.
• A basic understanding of service department financials, and the capability to analyze and interpret internal reports.
• Experience in the agricultural, heavy equipment, or related industry considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Full-Time Employment
• Opportunity for Advancement within a Progressive Organization
• A Competitive Compensation Package which includes:
  • Salary
  • Bonus
  • Family Health Benefits
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Boot Allowance
  • Online Healthcare
  • Employee Recognition Program