Automotive Service Manager

Dealership:

L0099 Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Pocatello Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Pocatello - Idaho Service Manager The Service Manager manages the activities of all service-related staff ensuring exceptional customer service and the attainment of Lithia's performance targets. This individual is responsible for the hiring, training and development of all service personnel. The Service Manager serves as the liaison between the store and Lithia Home Office Fixed Operations, ensuring compliance to all company policies and procedures. What You'll Do Service Staff Recruiting, Training and Development. Staff Department to optimize customer opportunities and productivity. Train service advisors daily using role-play, evaluation, checklists, and quizzes to ensure they are well versed in the service process. Ensure technical staff are properly trained and have the breadth of experience necessary to cover customer needs. Develop staff by setting and communicating performance/production expectations, monitoring performance, identifying and development needs, coaching and mentoring. Customer engagement Resolve customer requests, questions and concerns in a professional, friendly, and prompt manner. Inspect repair orders daily for legibility, accuracy and legality. Ensure that all manufacturer policies and procedures are followed. Manage the administration, tracking and follow-up required to stay current on warranty, receivables and service contracts. Read, understand and take action on MIS to generate maximum revenue and control expenses. Inspect and maintain the cleanliness, organization and appearance of all service areas in accordance with state and federal OSHA laws to ensure a professional, safe environment for customers and employees. Administrative Functions. Hold daily and monthly staff meetings as required covering key information. Serve as liaison between the store and Lithia Home Office Fixed Operations. Receive, communicate and hold staff accountable to policy and procedure requirements and updates. Complete service department reporting and month-end procedures on time. Other administrative duties as required. What You'll Bring Strong attention to detail Sense of urgency Excellent communication Accounting - knowledge of basic accounting principles Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence We offer best in class industry benefits: Competitive pay Opportunities for Career advancement Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTO Short and Long-Term Disability & Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers' needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (

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LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!