Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland is Hiring a Service Manager - Henderson Harley-Davidson Near Henderson, NV
Henderson Harley-Davidson Service Manager Key Results Areas
Provide prompt, dependable, high quality vehicle service to (internal and external) customers.
Maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Ensure service department contributes an acceptable level of gross and net profit.
Maximize productivity levels of Service Technicians.
Grow the volume of service work.
Set the example of a department manager by maintaining a professional attitude, appearance and a positive communication style at all times.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Major Duties And ResponsibilitiesService Department Operations
Ensure service personnel are alert, well trained, and available when needed.
Ensure Service Technicians receive jobs based on skill level and current resource utilization.
Review work-in-progress to ensure quality and timeliness.
Occasionally assist Service Technicians when they are having difficulty performing service work.
Make estimates for internal and wreck repairs.
Establish procedures to initiate and forward all customer paid, warranty and internal repair orders.
Develop procedures in conjunction with the Parts and Inventory Manager, which ensure a smooth flow of parts to Service Technicians during jobs.
Become familiar and efficient with all phases of the computer system required for service and parts management.
Occasionally assist staff when needed.
Ensure employees keep a clean and orderly department.
Management
Attend monthly “New Owners” clinics.
Maintain service follow-up programs.
Maintain budgeted revenue and expense objectives.
Develop promotional campaigns in conjunction with the parts and sales departments.
Work in harmony to promote teamwork, and respect with all employees, departments and customers.
Maintain efficiency reports to General Manager, as requested.
Provide necessary training for new service employees.
Ensure accuracy and proper distribution of all paperwork.
Develop monthly and annual objectives for the department in collaboration with General Manager.
Attend training sessions to keep current with service department issues.
Enforce safety requirements including but not limited to forklift training and operation, processing of MSDS sheets on all products carried, and OSHA right-to-know.
Customer Service
Greet customers immediately, in a courteous and friendly manner.
Handle telephone transactions quickly, and courteously.
Point out any sales, specials, or new merchandise to staff and customers.
Handle customer complaints reasonably showing empathy and a positive attitude, and demonstrate our commitment to “Make Things Right”.
Gain the trust and confidence of new customers when they are introduced to the service department give special attention to repeat orders to ensure the situation are corrected.
Other Duties – As AssignedSupervisory Responsibilities:
Establish departmental work schedule, balancing the workloads of all employees.
Monitor and address all come-backs with individual Service Technicians.
Establish job assignments for all service employees within their skill levels.
Set policies and procedures for service department.
Manage employee performance (evaluate and council).
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring and firing of employees.
Maintain records of all employee performance reviews.
Provide training for all service employees (seminars, workshops, sales schools, etc.).
Commitments
Model superior customer service behavior for all service personnel by maintaining positive relationships with customers, employees, General Manager and owner(s).
Focus on quality.
Demonstrate an interest in growing the service business.
Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, and with respect.
Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling.
Be honest and fair in all business dealings.
Qualifications And Job Requirements
Five years progressive experience within the service department of a motor vehicle dealership.
Knowledge and experience with Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and other products sold by the dealership, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn them.
Experience with point-of-sale and parts and service management computer software or the ability to quickly learn due to experience with other systems.
Current license with motorcycle endorsement and good driving record.
Ability to manage time and demands professionally as well as personally.
Must maintain a professional appearance and a neat, well organized work area.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information accurately.
Excellent communication skills and friendly outgoing personality.
Ability to operate and maintain the department within dealership guidelines.
Physical Demands
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Occasionally required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach and handle tools.
Occasionally requires the ability to lift 40 lb. of material.
Occasionally requires the ability to balance and push a 600 lb. motorcycle.
Ability to manage stress.
Working Conditions
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
Is potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle service department.
Occasionally, exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.