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TITLE:Service Manager

REPORTING TO:District Manager / Market ManagerEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Service Manager:

Must be an inspirational leader who lives VIP's mission to EARN AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE by setting expectations such that VIP team members deliver an exceptional experience for every customer.

Fulfills VIP's vision where all VIP Professionals love their jobs because they are appreciated, well-prepared, enjoy serving others, and find personal success as a member of the VIP family.

Creates a working environment aligned with VIP's team culture that attracts and recognizes high-performing, career-minded people, encourages engagement from everyone, and fosters personal growth.

Maintains a safe workplace and ensures compliance with all policies and federal, state and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Makes sure that workplace safety is Priority #1.Follows all safety policies, completes all safety-related training, locks out any unsafe equipment, and reports any unsafe conditions or actions to a member of Management.

2.Team Building: Build an Extraordinary Team that delivers a different and better customer experience to every customer

a.Hire the best associates in the area

b.Develop a superior team

i.Ensure all associates have taken and passed all of their required LMS training

ii.Have all associates complete any and all relevant vendor training.

iii.Make sure all associates are T.I.A basic automotive service certified

iv.Career path with associates during structured associates coaching sessions

v.Sign up associates and provide study material for any applicable ASE certifications

c.Proper scheduling of the team to make sure they are able to meet our customers needs all hours of operation.

d.Effectively communicate with the team throughout the day, daily huddles and bi-monthly store meetings.

e.Monitor e-mail frequently for customer appointments and communication.

f.Train, support and deliver the 5 for 5 processto educate our customers about their vehicle's conditions and partnering with them on any necessary solutions.

g.Control the dispatching and assignment of work orders to technicians using the guideline of the first available technician that can perform the work properly should receive the work order.

h.Attend off site meetings and training sessions as needed, typically, several times per year.

2.Facility and EquipmentMaintenance

Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of facility to comply with security, safety and environmental codes andordinances.

Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of equipment, ensuring the team has the resources they need to meet our customer's needs

Manages daily preparation of location, service desk, and equipment prior to start of business each day and the recovery and securing of location and unclaimed customer vehicles at close of each businessday

Ensures appropriate steps are taken to maintain a clean service department throughout the businessday

Inspects customer waiting area and parking lot for cleanliness each day prior to opening forbusiness

Any facility or equipment issues should be entered into the facility or equipment database

3.Procedural Compliance

Enforces strict compliance with the service Code of Ethics and all municipal, state, and federal regulations and procedures pertaining to the operation of the location.

4.Additional Responsibilities(Performs other functions as required.)

Communicates with other levels of management as needed to ensure compliance with service standards and companypolicies

Serves as policy administrator in assigned location

PERFORMANCE MEASURMENT:

Achieves all targeted levels of performance as outlined by leadership through various reports.

STANDARD MANAGEMENT WORK WEEK:

SCHEDULE: The standard expectation is 5-day work and minimum 50 hours per week.

ATTENDANCE: Arrive prior to each work shift, be ready to perform duties upon shift start time, and work all scheduled hours as directed by management team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong people management and leadership skills, motivational, supportive, assertive anddecisive

Excellent verbal and written communication

Sound business sense, with the ability to analyze, prioritize, identify and implementsolutions

Strong organization and time managementskills

A comprehensive understanding of automotive servicing and theindustry

2.Minimum Educational and/or ExperienceLevel

Two years related experience in automotive servicemanagement

Completion of two-year college or technical school programrecommended

Or an equivalent combination of education andexperience

3.Proven results Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

Current, valid driver's license issued in state ofresidence

Equipment SafetyCertification

ASE Certification C1- Service Consultantrequired

ASE Certification P2 - Parts Specialist recommended

ASE Certification G1 - Maintenance and light repair recommended

State Inspection License Required (where applicable)