Service Manager - Keys Auto Center

Service Manager - Keys Auto Center

US-FL-Key West

Job ID: 2025-2137
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Management
Keys Auto Center

Overview

We are seeking for a Service Manager for our stores in Key West! The right candidate must be available to join us in Q1 of 2026.

The Service Manager's key responsibility is maximizing the efficiency, revenue and productivity of the service department.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs departmental goals and objectives to be in line with the company’s mission and vision.
• Responsible for driving improvement and productivity of the service department by developing, maintaining and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP’s),and company/factory policies.
• Promotes the sale of appropriate services, parts and accessories and associated service needs.
• Leading and managing a dedicated technical team and monitoring efficiency and productivity.
• Audits/monitors various risk areas for compliance such as cash register, safety compliance, dealer license plates, flag/flat rate practices, applicable federal, state and local regulations as they relate to working permits and other key areas.
• Monitors service financial statements.
• Maintains cash, warranty/extended warranty, work in process, service policy and sublet schedules.
• Expedite internal repairs and pre-owned reconditioning.
• Reviews all aging repair orders with staff on a daily basis.
• Checks vehicles for open recalls and arrange for repair.
• Maintain MPI pricing and ensure proper usage by employees.
• Administer alternate transportation programs.
• Administer customer retention programs and remove all non-retained from inner circle.
• Maintains reporting of various processes and systems and keeps GM abreast of all items.
• Develops the capability of the technical team by planning and coordinating appropriate technical training and certification for technician completion to support dealership objectives. Ensures up-to-date compliance on factory related/mandated training.
• Maintain shop equipment ensuring proper maintenance schedule is followed.
• Sets, monitors and drives the achievement of performance targets of Service Consultants, Technicians and support staff.
• Maintains relationships with customers and ensures exceptional customer satisfaction index and mystery shop scores are achieved to meet or exceed manufacturer standards.
• Interfaces with department managers to improve operations, performance and profitability.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Develops and implements marketing plans to promote new and repeat business.
• Maintains outstanding business relationships with manufacturer.
• Oversees technician shop hours and proper submission to payroll.
• Collaborates with human resources for employee hiring, terminations, performance review and discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous automotive service management experience at a high volume store, preferably with multiple brands.
• Strong automotive knowledge.
• CDK experience preferred.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record.
• Outstanding leadership skills which focus on treating employees with respect.
• Strong time management skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Unwavering commitment to ethical business practices.
• 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.

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