WARD IDEALEASE SERVICE MANAGER

Ward-Trucks; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward-Trucks in Mobile, AL is seeking an Idealease Service Manager to lead the Maintenance department, oversee day-to-day operations and drive service excellence across Idealease policies.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, manage warranties, and coordinate outside repairs, aiming for high PM currency and cost efficiency.

This role requires strong leadership, customer relations and adherence to CFR 396 safety regulations, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to develop and implement maintenance and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the Idealease Service Department.
• Establish and Manage Priority Service for all Idealease Customers.
• Provide Reciprocal Service as defined by Idealease policies for all Idealease breakdowns.
• Complete understanding and implementation of Idealease Best Practices.
• Develop and manage a system to recognize warranty issues and recovery.
• Develop, implement and manage a Preventive Maintenance program with 95% PM currency.
• Manage outside repairs and over-the-road failures cost effectively and timely.
• Assist in preparing Annual Business Plan and Budget.
• Train and develop personnel on warranty identification and utilization.
• Maintain compliance with CFR 396 and DOT inspections.
• Maintain customer relationships and drive a minimum 90% retention.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Job description

Position Title: Idealease Service Manager

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Idealease General Manager

Primary Responsibilities

1. Day to day management of the Idealease Service Department.

2. Establish and Manage Priority Service for all Idealease Customers

3. Provide Reciprocal Service as defined by Idealnet policies for all Idealease breakdowns.

4. Complete understanding and implementation of Idealease Best Practices.

5. Develop and manage a system to recognize all warrantable failures, warranty claims and warranty recovery.

6. Develop, implement and manage a Preventive Maintenance program that results in PM currency of 95% or greater.

7. Manage outside repairs and over-the-road-failures in cost efficient and timely manner.

8. Manage running costs to business plan goals.

9. Assist management team in preparing an Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Warranty and Equipment Management

1. Train and develop all personnel on the methods used to identify warranty through the Idealease Resource Center, ISIS and vendor websites.

2. Develop relationships with vendors and Navistar CSE/TSM to maximize warranty and policy recovery.

Safety and Compliance

1. Have full understanding of U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (CFR 396). Implement procedures as necessary to keep Idealease and contracted customers in compliance with regulations. Stay current with changes in the regulations.

2. Monitor and manage satisfactory CSA Vehicle Basic scores for all customers.

3. Inventory and manage process to keep maintenance file documentation of customer and company vehicles in accordance with the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (CFR 396).

4. Develop, communicate and enforce established company safety policies and procedures.

5. Certify all technicians for U.S. DOT Annual Inspections, brake inspections, and other maintenance procedures in accordance with the corresponding regulations.

Sales and Customer Relations

1. Create and maintain positive relationships with all customers.

2. Maintain minimum 90% Customer Retention Rate.

3. Investigate and establish course of action for customer maintenance issues and problems.

4. Aid in development of sales strategies with sales personnel to secure business as needed.

5. Assist in Orientation process for each new customer.

Department and Personnel Management

1. Review Unit P&L’s on a monthly basis. Identify inefficient units and work with General Manager to determine course of action.

2. Compare monthly financial results against the Business Plan and initiate any corrective action as necessary.

3. Review manpower needs with the Idealease General Manager on a regular basis.

4. Implement and monitor shop productivity measures.

5. Create shop environment that assures cleanliness, safety and customer focus.

6. Recruit and hire new employees as business levels dictate.

7. Develop, implement and promote service training.

8. Assist in collection of past due invoices as needed.

9. Safe guard company assets by maintaining strong internal controls.

10. Understand company policies and procedures and assure that they are understood and followed by all personnel.

Leadership, Personal Development and Conduct

1. Attend Driver Safety Meetings.

2. Attend Best Practices Meetings.

3. Attend company meetings as required.

4. Handle all customer, employee and vendor issues in a professional and courteous manner.

5. Promote an atmosphere of cooperation, teamwork and goodwill with all employees within Idealease and the dealership.

6. Display honesty in all company and customer related dealings.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job to require that additional or different tasks be performed or further education required with circumstance changes (such: growth, work load, changes in personnel, technological developments, etc.

Idealease Service Manager (ISM) KPM's

• 95% PM currency per month
• 19% maintenance costs* for lease and rental
• Average less than 8% overtime monthly.
• Tech ratios managed to the level determined by management’s analysis that is dependent on the location’s structure. (stand alone, dealership based, source of Techs, etc.)
• AFC Recalls/MIN's completed within 90 days
• 100% enrollment in Navistar LMS (Learning Management System)
• IdealNet Reciprocal Service performance at 95%.
• *Maintenance costs include parts, labor, o/s repairs, oil & lube, and tires