SERVICE MANAGER

Socket.dev; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket dealership seeks a Service Manager to lead the Service and Parts departments, guaranteeing efficient, profitable operations and high customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include forecasting goals, hiring and training staff, supervising writers and technicians, ensuring quality inspections, and maintaining safety and compliance.

You will drive adherence to manufacturer policies, foster teamwork across departments, and pursue continuous improvement and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a service department, preferably in automotive or similar

Responsibilities

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the departments and strives to meet them.
• Hires, trains, motivates, and monitors the performance of the Service and Parts employees.
• Maintains reporting systems accurate to be reviewed by General Management and the Factory.
• Attends Managers Meetings.
• Maintains high quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and warranty procedures.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations management

Customer service

Strategic planning

Job description

Job DescriptionSecond generation, family-owned dealership since 1979. We take great pride in the way we manage our dealerships. We want to be a part of the community, not just another new and used car dealer. We have a mission statement that is the foundation of our philosophy:"Meeting Expectations is our business, Exceeding them is our Goal"We know everyone has a choice and everyone has expectations. We also know it is our job to earn your business.

Summary:

Manages the Service department, and guarantees efficient and profitable operations.

Responsibilities:

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the departments and strives to meet them.

• Hires, trains, motivates, and monitors the performance of the Service and Parts employees.

• Maintains Reporting Systems accurate to be reviewed by General Management and the Factory.

• Attends Managers Meetings.

• Holds Part Department Meetings, Service Lane Meetings, and Shop Meetings.

• Monitors the overall performance of the Service and Parts Departments.

• Guarantees quality of Multipoint Inspections completed by Technicians.

• Confirms quality of “Related, Immediate, Maintenance Docs”, to be reviewed by customers within the first 25% of the time they are scheduled to beat the Dealership.

• Ratifies that Writers execute a Walkaround for every Customer.

• Ensures that Writers present Online Service Menu. (Smart VMA)

• Strives for harmony and team work within the Departments and interaction with other Departments.

• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with Federal, State, and Local Regulations which affect Service Operations. For example, hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-know, etc.

• Recognizes and ensures compliance with manufacturer Warranty and Policy procedures.

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.

• Fosters professional employee development and coordinates with employees to determine need for advanced training.

• Maintains high quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.

• Makes Customer satisfaction a Department’s priority. Confirms that Service and Parts personnel are courteous and respectful when interacting with Customers.

• Handles Customers complaints immediately and according to Dealership’s guidelines.

• Manages Warranty Claim Submission Vendor. Reviews Warranty Policy adjustments. Comprehends and applies Warranty guidelines. Certifies correct processing of claims, and professionally communicates warranty information and clarification to Customers.

• Develops Dealership service and parts pricing plans and recommends to Dealer or General Manager.

• Works with employees to improve the overall profitability of the Dealership.

• Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Vocational and Technical Schools to enhance personnel recruitment activities.

• Serves as a liaison with Factory Representatives.

• Preserves a safe work environment.

• Maintains a professional appearance.