Warranty Area Manager (Contract)

Stellantis NV; Canada; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FCA Canada Inc. is seeking a Warranty Area Manager (Contract) to work with dealerships in Windsor, Ontario, improving service operations and warranty processes.

The WAM serves as the primary liaison between the manufacturer and dealers, guiding warranty policy compliance, data integrity, and efficient claim handling while supporting dealer staff and DSMs.

This role requires automotive dealership experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel within the assigned area as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum THREE (3) years experience in automotive service facility environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Alternatively, post-secondary education with minimum THREE (3) years warranty experience in an automotive dealership will be considered.
• Occasional travel within the assigned area.
• Knowledge of warranty procedures and dealer documentation requirements.
• Thorough working knowledge of vehicle mechanics, recommended servicing methods, available shop equipment, and diagnostic procedures.
• Outstanding oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function within a team environment and maintain a respectful working relationship with the dealer body.
• Industry knowledge.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between the manufacturer and retailer for warranty operations.
• Observe and improve service operations processes.
• Work with dealer to ensure service and parts consistently adhere to Stellantis service operation policies.
• Troubleshoot and advise on warranty claim processing concerns, identifying areas for improvement.
• Provide dealer guidance on: Claim and condition structure (data integrity), Service administration policy clarification, Discuss pre-authorization requirements and processes, Support and provide guidance to DSMs with all warranty operations requirements, Review Fixed First Visit data and Repeat Repair claims.

Skills

Automotive service experience

Dealership experience

Warranty procedures

Vehicle diagnostics

Communication skills

Team player

Industry knowledge

Work eligibility Canada

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Warranty Area Manager (Contract) works with FCA Canada dealerships to assist with improving service operations and warranty processes. The WAM is the primary liaison between the manufacturer and the dealers within their assigned area for all warranty concerns. The WAM is a dealer consultant helping with dealer processes in service and warranty operations.

Responsibilities of the position will include

• Act as the liaison between the manufacturer and retailer for warranty operations
• Observe and improve service operations processes
• Work with dealer to ensure service and parts consistently adhere to Stellantis service operation policies
• Troubleshoot and advise on warranty claim processing concerns, identifying areas for improvement
• Provide dealer guidance on:
  • Claim and condition structure (data integrity)
  • Service administration policy clarification
  • Discuss pre-authorization requirements and processes
  • Support and provide guidance to DSMs with all warranty operations requirements
  • Review Fixed First Visit data and Repeat Repair claims

This position will be located in the Windsor, ON area.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

The salary for this position is $28.00 to $35.00 per hour.

FCA Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.

We may use AI to screen applicants.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum THREE (3) experience in automotive service facility environment
• Automotive dealership experience required
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Alternatively, post-secondary education with minimum THREE (3) years warranty experience in an automotive dealership will be considered
• Occasional travel within the assigned area
• Knowledge of warranty procedures and dealer documentation requirements
• Thorough working knowledge of vehicle mechanics, recommended servicing methods, available shop equipment, and diagnostic procedures
• Competency with Microsoft Office
• Outstanding oral and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function within a team environment and maintain a respectful working relationship with the dealer body
• Industry knowledge
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/French) skills are considered a strong asset