Service Manager

Peach State Freightliner Trucks (PSTC); Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peach State Truck Centers in Norcross, GA, seeks a hands-on Service Department Manager to oversee daily operations of the branch's service team. You will direct the department to achieve growth and profit objectives, develop annual and monthly goals, and ensure high-quality customer service.

You will manage a team of service porters, technicians, advisors and administrative staff, coordinate warranty processing, and work with Parts and Sales to improve labor sales.

Qualifications

• CDL preferred.
• 4+ years of related field experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Willing to work extra hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Service Department.
• Plan, direct and control activities to meet growth and profit objectives.
• Coordinate warranty processing with Warranty Manager.
• Lead and develop Service Porters, Technicians, Advisors and clerical staff.
• Promote safety and ensure policy compliance across the department.
• Collaborate with Parts and Sales to improve service and labor sales.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

CDL preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the branch's Service Department in compliance with established policies and procedures. Plans, directs and controls the activities of the Service Department to ensure the overall growth and profit objectives are met. Formulates the major objectives, specific plans, plan procedures and programs for the Service Department; evaluates the department's

results and performance against objectives. Maintains the highest quality standards of professionalism in serving the customer and identifying their needs.

including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses present and future needs, trends, problems and profit opportunities of the Service Department.
• Within the Company's overall plans and policies, establishes short- and long-term operating and financial objectives for the Service Department.
• Ensures that approved policies and objectives are clearly understood and effectively applied within the department.
• Formulates annual and monthly sales/profit objectives and expense budget in accordance with company objectives.
• Reviews and appraises the results of activities within the department and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Travels with outside sales force and own on to customer locations on a regular basis promoting Service Department and dealerships.
• Works with Parts Manager and outside sales force in a proactive way to improve labor sales efforts of outside sales force.
• Maintains appropriate communication within and between all departments within the branch.
• Promotes safe work habits and ensures that safety rules are followed.
• Develops and maintains policies and practices which will ensure positive employee and customer relations.
• Is familiar with the activities of competition, market conditions and department operation; keeps the Director of Service and if appropriate General Manager informed.
• Coordinates the processing of warranty claims with Warranty Manager and administers warranty and policy adjustments in the most fair and honest manner for the customer, dealership and vendor.
• Other duties as assigned

Manages

Service Porters
Service Technicians
Service Advisors
Service Forman
Service administrative personnel

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

• CDL preferred.
• Minimum of four years' experience in related field.
• Must display excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Requires previous supervisory experience.
• Must have positive can-do attitude.
• Must have strong work ethics and commitment to extra hours when needed.

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. The background check may include verification of criminal history, employment history, educational credentials, and professional references.

Peach State Truck Centers is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.