Automotive Service Manager

Kal’s Motor Group; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 4% employer match

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

A family-owned automotive business in Wadena, MN, is seeking a qualified Service Manager to lead their service center. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring efficiency in vehicle services including automotive, powersports, and small engines. Candidates should have automotive service experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay ($60,000 – $80,000 annually) and benefits such as health insurance and a SIMPLE IRA. Join a stable, community-rooted company with a diverse workload.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive service is required.
• Strong ability to manage and lead a team is essential.
• Leadership or management experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are needed.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced service environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate service and detailing teams.
• Manage service and repair work for various vehicles.
• Ensure efficient workflow and quality control.
• Train and develop team members.
• Monitor operations for profitability and improvement.

Skills

Automotive service experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Come join our growing team!

Kal’s Motor Group in Wadena is seeking a qualified, motivated, and ambitious Service Manager to lead our expanding service center.

Kal’s Motor Group is a family-owned business proudly serving the Wadena area since 1975. We take pride in our people, our reputation, and providing high-quality service across a wide range of vehicles and equipment.

The Service Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily service operations, leading service and detailing teams, and ensuring efficiency, profitability, and steady progress.

A strong ability to manage, motivate, and lead a team is crucial for success in this role. Our service department works on a wide range and variety of vehicles and equipment, including automotive, powersports, and small engine products—so there is no shortage of variety or something new to work on each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate service and detailing teams
• Oversee service and repair work for:
  • Automotive vehicles
  • Powersports equipment
  • Small engine equipment
• Manage internal reconditioning of Kal’s Motor Group inventory
• Oversee customer repair and service work from intake through completion
• Ensure efficient workflow, productivity, and quality control
• Monitor daily operations to ensure profitability and continuous improvement
• Train, mentor, and develop team members
• Maintain high standards for safety, workmanship, and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Automotive service experience required
• Powersports and/or small engine experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team is essential
• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast‑paced, diverse service environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000 – $80,000 annually, based on experience
• Health insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with 4% employer match
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No weekends

Why Kal’s Motor Group?

• Family‑owned, community‑rooted business since 1975
• Diverse workload — automotive, powersports, and small engines
• Competitive pay and strong benefits
• Leadership role with real impact on daily operations
• Stable, full‑time schedule

If you’re a strong leader who enjoys variety and wants to grow with a respected local company, we’d like to hear from you. Come join our growing team.