Service Manager

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On‑the‑job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On‑demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Service Manager to lead and coach auto service technicians and coordinate parts, services, and customer interactions. Sign‑on bonus of $2,000 for first‑time hires.

Pay Range: $19.57 – $29.36 per hour. Bridgestone is committed to fair compensation practices. You will assign work, hire and train staff, drive customer satisfaction, and ensure efficient store operations while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years auto service technical experience.
• 1 year service manager or service writer experience.
• Ability to solve problems and manage inventory, scheduling, and equipment.
• Capacity to lead and coach others; strong communication.
• Willingness to continue education and stay current in automotive repair issues.
• Valid automotive driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assign and schedule work duties to auto service staff according to skill level.
• Serve all automotive service needs of customers.
• Oversee hiring and training of auto service team.
• Ensure high teammate retention and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and quality standards.
• Manage customer interactions, proactivity, resolution and follow‑up to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Coordinate front and back shop activities to optimize operations and revenue.
• Drive sales through proactive customer interactions and vehicle inspections.

Skills

Auto service knowledge

Leadership

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year degree or equivalent

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company‑owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

Combining your in‑depth automotive repair knowledge with your exceptional people skills, you’ll manage customer relationships and frequently serve as a liaison between technicians and customers. You’ll also select, coach, lead, train and supervise vehicle technicians while assisting with the purchase of parts, materials and equipment.

Sign‑on bonus of $2,000 (for first‑time hires). Pay Range: $19.57 – $29.36.

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assign and schedule work duties to auto service staff according to individual skill level.
• Serve all automotive service needs of customers.
• Oversee the hiring and training of an effective auto service team.
• Ensure high teammate retention.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention by effectively managing all aspects of customer interactions, including proactive communication, issue resolution, and follow‑up.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, feedback, and concerns, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and automotive expertise to foster long‑term relationships and loyalty.
• Develop understanding of business operations in the automotive service environment from proficient management of paperwork and customer interactions to financial transactions and adherence to company policies and standards. Use this expertise to enhance efficiency and ensure seamless store operations.
• Drive sales through proactive customer interactions, thorough vehicle inspections, and facilitation of communication between the back and front of the shop.
• Provide valuable insights to the front of the shop to facilitate product and service sales, optimizing revenue generation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of auto service technical experience.
• 1 year of service manager or service writer experience.
• Problem solving – customer complaints.
  • Aptitude to manage inventory, scheduling, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Capacity to lead and coach others.
  • Teammate and customer/communication skills.
  • Ability to recruit and select technicians successfully according to store requirements.
• Willingness to continue education and remain current in automotive repair issues.
• Must have valid automotive driver’s license at all times in order to test drive customer's vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2‑year degree or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.