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Service Manager

Castongia's is looking for a qualified individual for a job as a Service Manager.

Agricultural background is required.

General working knowledge of farm equipment is very helpful.

Organizational, Computer and People skills are a must.

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Job Title: Service Manager
 
Department: Service
 
Reports To: Store Manager, General Manager and Dealer Principle
 
Supervises: Service Administrator, Shop Foreman, Service Technicians, Service and Set-Up Personnel and Delivery Personnel
 
Job Function:

Responsible for safe, efficient and profitable operation of the Service Department. Advises and makes recommendations to the Store Manager/General Manager/Dealer with respects to the best interest of the Service Department. Responsible for Service Department Customer Satisfaction. Negotiates customer complaints to a satisfactory conclusion.

 
Job Essential Duties:

1.

Provide the leadership role regarding recruitment, screening and hiring of service personnel.

2.

Maintain all management reports necessary to audit the performance of department and individual employees.

3.

Develop, maintain and adhere to a priority system for scheduling all service work, both customer and internal.

4.

Ensure that all manufacturer Warranty and Product Improvement Programs are completed according to manufacturer’s requirements in a timely manner.

5.

Ensure that Service Department is equipped with the necessary special tools and service equipment is available and maintained in good working order.

6.

Make recommendations regarding the purchase of Service vehicles, and maintain the fleet in a manner to provide a profitable operation.

7.

Coordinate department training program.

8.

Assist in the development and administration of service-related customer clinics.

9.

Assist with marketing and service promotions.

10.

Always conduct self so as to present a professional image of the dealership.

11.

Maintain quotes and service pricing guides.  Generate new guides as needed or required.

12.

Provide follow-up to customers after completion of repairs or service.

13.

Regular and timely communications with Service Clerk on work orders.

14.

Perform other functions or duties as directed by management in line with the objectives of the dealership.

Annual

 

1.

Assist with developing and following an annual service budget to provide realistic, attainable and measurable service profit goals compatible with overall Dealership financial and operational objectives.

Monthly

 

1.

Monitor key departmental metrics to assure achievement of departmental goals.

2.

Prepares Service Technician efficiency reports.

Weekly

 

1.

Develop and maintain service labor allowance and rework log.

2.

Visit customers to promote service and parts sales.

Daily

 

1.

Continual maintenance of work orders to ensure timely completion of customer billing. Open and maintain new work orders as needed.

2.

Monitor customer profiles for current and accurate data provided on work orders.

3.

Issue purchase orders for all outside vendor purchases.  Post invoices to proper work order.

4.

Monitor and review employee time tracker reports.  Resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.

5.

Communicate consistently with parts and sales departments to ensure all service related issues are handled in a timely manner.

6.

Assist technicians as needed in the diagnosis of machine problems and provide instruction as required.

7.

Monitor work areas to ensure safety, cleanliness and organization.

8.

Communicate service issues to technicians.

 
Skills & Qualifications:

 5+ years work related experience.

 Previous supervisory or management experience preferred but not required.

 Ability to write and work on routine reports and correspondence.

 Ability to speak effectively one on one or before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

 Ability to interpret department financial statements.

 Ability to negotiate customer complaints to a satisfactory resolution.

 Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

 Strong Computer skills.

 Strong organizational skills.