Job Description
The Service Manager is responsible for leading and assisting the technicians in the operation. The Service Manager also assists the Store Manager in the successful operation of the assigned location including but not limited to the planning and advising employees to attain the store’s financial goals, to maintain company standards and to develop an environment which is conducive to accomplishing corporate goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Service Manager provides direction and assistance to the Auto Technicians and General Service Technicians in the diagnosis, service and repair of vehicles.
- Distribute work to technicians in a fair manner. Make sure that the shop is being run efficiently.
- Share in the responsibility of the stores success or failures. Held accountable for store results on the Manager’s days off.
- Assists with scheduling employees and assigning work to technicians.
- Assists our guests, both in selling and with resolving problems.
- Work with technicians for maximum efficiency. Critique and assist with training technicians.
- Interview and assist in hiring Auto Technicians and General Service Technicians.
- Assists in decisions of hiring, training, coaching, disciplining and terminating employees.
- Review P.M.A.’s with technicians to verify that the recommended work is accurate.
- Ensures technicians accurately complete company documents (including time cards and other payroll documents).
- Opens and closes the location and responds to alarms when necessary.
- Assures quality guest service is provided.
- Ensures expense control through management of payroll dollars, telephone usage, store maintenance and repairs, supplies, utilities and other controllable expenses.
- Ensures housekeeping standards, recovery standards, safety standards and building maintenance standards are met.
- Oversee the unloading of trucks and be responsible for verifying the delivery.
- Maintains knowledge of automotive industry and new developments.
- Assumes additional responsibilities related to store as requested by Store Manager.