Ford Service Manager

Norm Reeves Subaru Rockwall; Cerritos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Norm Reeves Ford Lincoln in Cerritos, CA is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead our Ford Service Department, overseeing daily operations, developing Service Consultants, and driving department performance from write-up through vehicle delivery.

The ideal candidate is a strong, organized leader who uses performance metrics to coach staff, improve customer satisfaction, and achieve KPIs in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership.

Qualifications

• Previous Service Manager or leadership experience in a Ford or automotive dealership.
• Strong understanding of dealership service operations and RO processes.
• Ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Experience analyzing KPIs and using data to drive results.
• Familiarity with Axcessa and Numa is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Service Consultants are at their workstations, logged in, and ready to assist customers at their scheduled start time.
• Monitor Numa and Axcessa and ensure responses within 30 minutes; manage WIP and aging RO.
• Coach Service Consultants daily to improve customer satisfaction, productivity, and department performance.
• Track daily KPIs such as gross profit, batteries, brakes, tires, and hours per RO to meet monthly goals.
• Develop and lead the service team to deliver an exceptional customer experience from write-up to delivery.

Skills

Leadership

KPI analysis

Customer service

Communication

Coaching

Organizational skills

Tools

Axcessa

Numa

Job description

Description

Location: Cerritos, CA| Type: Full Time | Annual Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000

Norm Reeves Ford Lincoln is looking for an experienced and motivated Service Manager to lead our Ford Service Department. This role is responsible for overseeing daily service operations, developing Service Consultants, driving department performance, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience from write-up through vehicle delivery.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is organized, hands‑on, customer‑focused, and comfortable using performance metrics to coach and drive results.

Responsibilities:

Daily Operations & Leadership

• Ensure all Service Consultants are at their workstations, logged in, and ready to assist customers at their scheduled start time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully prepared service drive before opening.
• Ensure all pre‑write documents are printed and available before the first customer arrives.
• Monitor Numa throughout the day and ensure all customer messages receive a response within 30 minutes.
• Manage Service Consultant lunch schedules to maintain continuous customer coverage.
• Review Work in Progress (WIP) in Axcessa daily, ensuring completed repair orders are closed and active repair orders are properly updated and managed.
• Proactively identify and address aging repair orders and communicate obstacles to the Service Director.
• Monitor daily KPIs, including batteries, brakes, tires sold, flagged hours, ELR, Customer Pay Hours per RO, gross profit, and progress toward monthly goals.
• Review NPS results, open surveys, customer comments, and individual advisor performance.
• Coach Service Consultants daily to improve customer satisfaction, productivity, and overall department performance.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous Service Manager or Service Leadership experience, preferably within a Ford or automotive dealership environment.
• Strong understanding of dealership service operations and repair order processes.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold Service Consultants accountable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze KPIs and use performance data to drive results.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high-volume dealership environment.
• Working knowledge of dealership systems such as Axcessa and Numa is a plus.
• Commitment to creating an exceptional customer experience and developing a strong service team.

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