Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac
Service Director for Gilroy CDJR
Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac, Gilroy, California, us, 95021
Our loyal customer base has driven our business’s success and we’re seeking the top talent to grow with us at Gilroy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!
We are seeking an experienced Service Director to join our team. If you have previous experience and are interested in leading a growing department, apply below!
Gill Auto Group is a family-owned, fast-growing automotive organization, proudly serving the Gilroy, Tracy, Madera and Livermore communities in Northern California and the Kailua community in Hawaii.
BENEFITS:
Free College Education for Employees and their Families
Paid training and development
Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid Holidays
Employee appreciation lunches
Employee bonus for referrals
Employee discounts
Excellent culture
Room for growth
Essential Duties
Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the factory.
Attends managers meetings.
Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems and surveys.
Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
Develops and implements a marketing plan which promotes new and repeat business.
Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing and all are processed correctly.
Holds weekly department meetings.
Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees.
Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
Monitors technicians' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
Monitors and follows up on parts orders with the parts manager to ensure availability.
Initials all repair orders before submitting them to the warranty department, monitoring for sales and hours relative to expectations.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
Informs repair technicians of time allowances on each repair order.
Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with vocational and technical schools to enhance personnel recruitment activities.
Serves as liaison with factory representatives.
Ensures the proper care, storage and inventory of special tools.
Ensures that customers' service files are up-to-date and readily available for reference.
Ensures that all customers are greeted promptly and given fair estimates on costs and time required for repairs and maintenance.
Prepares pricing guides and maintenance menus for frequent labor operations.
Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealership's guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS:
Technical automotive knowledge
Previous Service Manager experience is a huge plus
Demonstrated ability to manage others
Organized and friendly personality
Dealership experience preferred
Willing to submit to a background check and drug screen
We are seeking an experienced Service Director to join our team. If you have previous experience and are interested in leading a growing department, apply below!
Gill Auto Group is a family-owned, fast-growing automotive organization, proudly serving the Gilroy, Tracy, Madera and Livermore communities in Northern California and the Kailua community in Hawaii.
BENEFITS:
Free College Education for Employees and their Families
Paid training and development
Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid Holidays
Employee appreciation lunches
Employee bonus for referrals
Employee discounts
Excellent culture
Room for growth
Essential Duties
Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the factory.
Attends managers meetings.
Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems and surveys.
Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
Develops and implements a marketing plan which promotes new and repeat business.
Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing and all are processed correctly.
Holds weekly department meetings.
Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees.
Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
Monitors technicians' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
Monitors and follows up on parts orders with the parts manager to ensure availability.
Initials all repair orders before submitting them to the warranty department, monitoring for sales and hours relative to expectations.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
Informs repair technicians of time allowances on each repair order.
Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with vocational and technical schools to enhance personnel recruitment activities.
Serves as liaison with factory representatives.
Ensures the proper care, storage and inventory of special tools.
Ensures that customers' service files are up-to-date and readily available for reference.
Ensures that all customers are greeted promptly and given fair estimates on costs and time required for repairs and maintenance.
Prepares pricing guides and maintenance menus for frequent labor operations.
Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealership's guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS:
Technical automotive knowledge
Previous Service Manager experience is a huge plus
Demonstrated ability to manage others
Organized and friendly personality
Dealership experience preferred
Willing to submit to a background check and drug screen