Dealership Operations Manager

Southeastern Equipment

• $95K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of leadership experience in operations, service, or parts management
  • Strong knowledge of service shop or parts operations, preferably in construction or industrial equipment
  • Proven success in team leadership and process improvement
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging staff and senior leadership
  • Financially savvy, capable of managing budgets and interpreting financial statements
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities
  • Willingness to engage in hands-on tasks, including physical activity up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a diverse team including technicians and parts personnel
  • Drive performance in parts and service to achieve sales and profitability goals
  • Oversee scheduling, machine readiness, and work quality
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem resolution
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA and EPA standards, enforcing safety practices
  • Collaborate with various departments to align operations with customer needs
  • Ensure accurate documentation and inventory control, including equipment readiness
  • Hold team accountable and conduct regular performance evaluations

Benefits

  • Meaningful work supporting customer success
  • Results-driven environment with clear performance metrics
  • Supportive company culture focused on values like hustle and customer focus
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Full Job Description
Operations Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Company: Southeastern Equipment Company
Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000/annually and Performance Bonus: Eligible

You're a proactive, hands-on Operations Manager to lead day-to-day branch operations with a focus on performance, people, and process.

What You'll Be Responsible For

You'll oversee the full operations of one of our key branches, managing the parts department, service department, and facility operations. This role is essential to keeping the branch running smoothly, profitably, and in line with our values.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and mentor a team including technicians, parts personnel, and yard associates
  • Drive performance in parts and service to hit sales and profit goals
  • Oversee scheduling, machine readiness, work quality, and on-time completion
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through responsive communication and problem resolution
  • Maintain OSHA and EPA compliance; enforce safety and cleanliness standards (5S)
  • Collaborate with sales, rental, and product support to align operations with customer needs
  • Ensure proper documentation, inventory control, and tool/equipment readiness
  • Hold team members accountable and lead regular performance reviews
What Makes You a Strong Fit
  • 6+ years of leadership experience in operations, service, or parts management
  • Strong knowledge of service shop or parts department operations (construction or industrial equipment experience a plus)
  • Proven success leading teams and improving processes
  • Strong communicator who builds trust with both frontline staff and senior leadership
  • Financially savvy-comfortable reading income statements, managing budgets, and improving margins
  • Organized and detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Comfortable in a hands-on role that requires walking the shop floor and lifting up to 50 lbs

Preferred Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred (Operations, Business, or related field)
What You'll Gain
  • Meaningful Work - You'll lead a team that directly supports our mission to help customers win
  • Clear Metrics, Clear Goals - We provide a results-driven environment where performance is recognized and rewarded
  • Supportive Culture - Be part of a values-based company that believes in hustle, thoughtfulness, passion, and customer focus
  • Career Growth - We invest in leadership development and internal advancement
  • Competitive Compensation - Base salary plus bonus opportunities tied to performance
  • Benefits Package - Health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead a high-performing team and elevate operations at a growing equipment company, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build something great.

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