Service Lane Process Manager

Stellantis Financial Services; Redding, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services seeks a Service Drive Process Trainer to standardize the road-to-the-sale within the service lane. You will ensure valets, porters, greeters, and advisors operate as a cohesive unit with proven protocols to deliver a premium customer experience.

You will map vehicle flow, train on the 11 key processes, coach digital MPIs and ensure standardized word tracks across the team, aligning service drive promises with parts and shop operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 8 years in high-volume automotive retail with service operations knowledge.
• Expert-level understanding of Service Drive Process including scheduling, intake workflows, dispatching, and quality control.
• Hands-on experience with major Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and digital inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Map and refine vehicle flow in the drive to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Instruct staff on the 11 key service drive processes and active delivery phase.
• Coach teams on using iPads/mobile devices for MPIs, photo docs, and check-ins.

Skills

Process Mastery

Facilitation Skills

Analytical Ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

wiADVISOR

X-Time

DMS software

Job description

The Service Drive Process Trainer standardizes the \"road-to-the-sale\" within the service lane. They ensure that valets, porters, greeters, and advisors operate as a cohesive unit, following proven protocols to eliminate bottlenecks and provide a premium customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workflow Optimization: Map and refine the physical movement of vehicles on the drive to ensure no customer is left waiting and the lane remains clear for incoming traffic.
• Service Lane Protocol Training: Instruct staff on the \"11 key processes\", including proper meeting and greeting, vehicle walk-arounds, and the \"active delivery\" phase.
• Digital Integration Coaching: Train teams on the seamless use of iPads or mobile devices for digital multi-point inspections (MPIs), photo documentation, and electronic check-ins.
• Standardized \"Word Tracks\": Develop and implement scripts for greeters and advisors to ensure every customer receives a consistent, high-value presentation of services.
• Fixed Operations Support: Collaborate with the Parts and Service departments to ensure the \"back-counter\" and shop floor are in sync with promises made on the service drive.
• Customer Interaction Oversight: Observe live interactions on the drive to provide real-time coaching on soft skills like empathy and conflict resolution.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

The effectiveness of this role is measured by improvements in:

• Lane Efficiency: Reduction in the time from vehicle arrival to repair order (RO) creation.
• MPI Performance: Increase in the percentage of vehicles receiving a full digital multi-point inspection.
• Average Repair Order (ARO): Higher dollar value per customer visit through better process-driven presentations.
• Net Promoter Score (NPS): Enhanced customer loyalty and satisfaction scores directly tied to the service drive experience

SALARY: $98,600-147,800,pay will depend on several factors including experience and location of position

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 8 years in high-volume automotive retail, with deep knowledge of fixed operations and service department management.
• Process Mastery: Expert-level understanding of the Service Drive Process, including scheduling, intake workflows, dispatching, and quality control.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with major Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and digital inspection tools (e.g., wiADVISOR, X-Time, etc.).
• Analytical Ability: Skill in interpreting KPIs like Effective Labor Rate (ELR), Average Repair Order (ARO), and First-Time Fix Rate to pinpoint training needs.
• Facilitation Skills: Strong ability to conduct both classroom-style workshops and hands-on \"on-the-drive\" coaching sessions.