Auto Service Manager: Lead Team, Boost Growth & Quality

Honda of Jonesboro; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Winrock Automotive Group is seeking a Service Manager to run an efficient, profitable service department with strong leadership and customer focus. You will supervise technicians, manage the budget, and ensure compliance with warranty and safety guidelines.

You will develop plans to grow service loyalty, monitor performance, and maintain high-quality repairs while delivering excellent customer service and teamwork across the dealership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge in automotive service department operations.
• ASE Certification may be required.
• A-level qualifications, including Diagnostic, Electrical and Engine Repair.
• Broad knowledge of new vehicle technologies.
• Demonstrate ambitious, hardworking presence in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive, friendly attitude along with a customer service mentality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and to operate electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to learn new technology, repair, and service procedures and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
• Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the factory.
• Attends Managers meetings.
• Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking, systems, and surveys.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan which promotes new and repeat business.
• Understands and keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
• Accounts for all service documents; ensures that none are missing, and all are processed correctly.
• Holds weekly department meetings.
• Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees.
• Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training.
• Monitors technician’s daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
• Monitors and follows up on parts orders with the parts manager to ensure availability.
• Initials all repair orders before submitting them to the warranty department, and hours relative to expectations.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Informs repair technicians of time allowances on each repair order.
• Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
• Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with vocational and technical schools to enhance personnel recruitment activities.
• Serves as liaison with factory representatives.
• Ensures customers are greeted promptly and given fair estimates on costs and time required for repairs and maintenance.
• Prepares pricing guides and maintenance menus for frequent labor operations.
• Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealership guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains 24-hour follow-up with all customers to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.
• Communicate directly with service advisors regarding the status of the service work.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service mentality

Team collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

Basic computer skills

Ability to learn new technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

ASE Certification

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Winrock Automotive Group is seeking a Service Manager to run an efficient, profitable service department with strong leadership and customer focus. You will supervise technicians, manage the budget, and ensure compliance with warranty and safety guidelines.

You will develop plans to grow service loyalty, monitor performance, and maintain high-quality repairs while delivering excellent customer service and teamwork across the dealership.