Service Manager/Writer

Meineke Car Care Center; Clementon (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Weekends off

Health benefits

Paid time off

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Meineke Car Care is seeking a Service Center Manager to lead a team of technicians and support staff. You will drive performance, manage daily operations, and ensure high-quality customer service in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will coach and develop staff, monitor metrics like ARO and car counts, and optimize labor, inventory, and safety. The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Management experience and retail sales background.
• Minimum of an Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency with PCs (Microsoft Office Suite) and a valid operator's license.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred but not required—we value great leadership above all!

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to peak performance and accountability for quality and productivity.
• Track KPIs such as ARO, car count, and technician efficiency using the DRIVE model.
• Turn repair experiences into positive customer interactions with transparency and warmth.
• Manage labor costs, inventory, and facility safety to maintain operations.

Skills

MS Office

Operator's license

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Lead the Team at Meineke: Where Your Leadership Drives Success!

Location: South Jersey / Bucks County, PA

Type: Full-Time | Schedule: No Working Sundays!

Are you a natural leader with a passion for world-class service? Meineke Car Care is looking for a high-energy Service Center Manager to join our Complete Car Care Repair Team. We don't just fix cars-we build trust. If you have the drive to hit financial goals and the heart to lead a team, we want to talk to you.

Why Join the Meineke Family?

• Competitive Pay: A competitive base salary starting at $55,000 per year, depending on experience and performance.
• Performance Bonuses: High-octane Incentive Plan where you can earn additional base pay percentages for achieving budgeted financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your weekends-No Working Sundays!
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Disability Insurance.
• Growth: Paid Time Off accrued during your first year of employment.
• Professional Image: We provide your professional uniforms.

Your Mission

As the Center Manager, you are the "CEO" of your shop. You'll be the bridge between our talented technicians and our valued customers.

• Lead with Impact: Coach your team to peak performance, holding them accountable to high standards of quality and productivity.
• Master the Metrics: Use the "DRIVE" model to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like ARO (Average Repair Order), car count, and technician efficiency.
• Customer Champion: Turn a stressful car repair into a "wow" experience through transparency, education, and professional warmth.
• Operational Excellence: Manage labor expenses, inventory, and facility safety like a pro.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: 3+ years of Management experience and retail sales background.
• Education: Minimum of an Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency with PCs (Microsoft Office Suite) and a valid operator's license.
• Mindset: You can read and interpret financial data, but you also know how to treat people with professional warmth.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred but not required-we value great leadership above all!

Ready to Step into the Driver's Seat?

We value people over profit and culture over everything. If you're ready to lead a team that feels like family, let's do this!