Service Manager
bridgestone americasMission (KS)
About the role
Job TitleManage all vehicle services, equipment, service associates and service instruction to increase capacity utilization through efficient/effective processing of tire and service demand.
Responsibilities: The responsibilities and duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Manages overall automobile service operations (~30% of time)
- Manages parts inventory and outside purchases
- Manages the return of unused parts to vendors
- Reviews shop area, equipment and teammates for compliance with company safety procedure
- Is familiar with basic OSHA laws
- Is responsible for control of store assets in service department area
- Is responsible for shop safety
- Oversees the Customer Service Delivery System (CSDS) and Quality Assurance Program in the Service Department
- Maintains ultimate performance standards and holds vehicle service teammates accountable through performance appraisals
- Assists technicians in sophisticated diagnostics as needed
- Manages all automotive service functions
- Visually reviews all service tickets, prices and prioritizes each ticket while coaching associates on technical and sales skills
- Conducts intermittent reviews of Service Teammate inspection & service quality
- Customer service and sales activities (~30% of the time)
Directly handles customers in areas of sales, service, complaints, adjustments, etc.
Handles customer complaints and tire adjustments
Develops customer loyalty and retention through relationship selling
Grows profit through service or tire recommendations
Meets or exceeds customer's service expectations
Miscellaneous functions (~10% of the time)
Opens and/or closes the store as required
Attends all store, area, and special meetings
Other duties and tasks as assigned
Preferred Qualifications2-year degree or non-traditional education through training program completion, certification, or other exhibiting the growth mindset that is needed in this candidate
Physical Demands
Customer service
Sales floor counters are between (39in. & 44in.)Paperwork and printers are between (18in. & 39in.)Operate computer to look up parts and materials as well as invoice customers
Work directly with customers throughout the day
Retail locations can see between 15 and 55 customers per day depending on the location
Management activities
Daily duties involve management of a 3 to 25-bay retail automotive service store
Coaches, leads, and motivates 6 to 21 teammates
Constantly move about the store sales floor with customers, the stock room, the outside concourse, and the car service department
Perform computer work for ordering and receiving products
Make calls to outside suppliers for parts and equipment as needed
May travel to meeting locations
Store upkeep
May setup and take down outside tire rack requiring (45 lbs.) of force
May stack tires outside store for displays between (1in. & 72in.)Store displays are between (1in. & 75in.)Tires can weigh between (11 lbs. & 72 lbs.) with the average at (27 to 35 lbs.)Setup and take down signs outside the store as needed
Spray tires with black paint prior to putting on display to cover manufacturing lines
Use a dry mop or broom if needed to keep the floor clean
Stock paper products and soap in the restrooms
Use rags or paper towels and spray bottles to keep displays, counters, and other areas clean
All cleaning supplies and paper products weigh less then (5 lbs.)Store deliveries
Tire deliveries contain between 90 & 400 tires 1 time per week depending on the retail location
Storage racks are between (4in. & 106in.)Depending on the retail location, tires can be stored in the following manner
Stack tires on carts between (1in. & 72in.) to take to storage. Then place in storage racks.
Roll tires to storage and place in storage racksRoll tires to storage and place on a conveyor between (18in. & 43in.) then into racksRoll tires to storage and place into stacks
Tires weigh between (11 lbs. & 72 lbs.)Majority of tires weight between (27 lbs. & 35 lbs.)Vehicle service
Opening doors requires (20 to 45 lbs.) of lifting force
Closing doors requires (20 to 80 lbs.) of pulling force without the use of body weight
Drive customer vehicles
Pull new tires for customers weighing between (11 lbs. & 72 lbs.) with the majority between (27 & 35 lbs.)Tire racks are between (4in. & 106in.) with ladders and step ladders available depending on the storeSupplies are between (5in. & 112in.) with ladders and step ladders available depending on the storeSupplies weigh between (1 & 42 lbs.)Pulling out floor jack arms from under the vehicle requires (3 to 20 lbs.) of force
Adjusting arm length requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force
Maneuvering rack arms from the sides of the vehicles requires (3 to 22 lbs.) of force and are typically moved with feet
Work Environment
Daily duties involve working within a 3 to 25-bay retail automotive service store. Stores are open 7 days per week, 75 91 hours and constant adjustments in service staffing levels are required to match the sales/work flow. The Manager of Vehicle Services indirectly directs 3-8 employees in an of the store which has:
Cold work environment in the winter with cold cement floor.
Hot work environment in the summer.
Need for continual implementation/maintaining of all Safety & Health and environmental policies with knowledge, skill and good judgment.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent 5 years of automotive technical experience with 2 years of engine performance/driveability experience. - Problem solving as it relates to customer complaints - Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles - Must have completed all of the current and required BSRO store education courses & modules required for this position ASE Certified in (A4) Suspension & Steering, (A5) Brakes, (A6) Electrical/Electronics Systems, (A7) Heating & Air Conditioning, (A8) Engine Performance. Capacity to lead and coach others - Teammate and customer/communication skills - Ability to recruit and select technicians and general service teammates successfully according to store requirements Must have completed all of the current and required BSRO store education courses & modules required for this position.
What We Offer:
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation;
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