Service Manager

Kaizen Automotive Group

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in an automotive service environment, ideally within an OEM dealership.
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle service operations, diagnostics, repair processes, and warranty administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse service team.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) and OEM service applications.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead the Service Department to meet operational, financial, and customer satisfaction goals.
  • Oversee service workflow, dispatching, scheduling, and shop efficiency to ensure timely and accurate repairs.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers through effective communication, problem resolution, and service quality assurance.
  • Ensure compliance with OEM repair standards, warranty policies, and dealership procedures.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement strategies as needed.
  • Collaborate with Parts, Sales, and Fixed Operations leadership to support smooth dealership operations.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop service advisors, technicians, and support staff.

Benefits

  • The role includes opportunities for leadership development through ongoing training and coaching.
  • Exposure to a wide range of dealership operations, enhancing overall automotive knowledge.
  • Potential to work in a high-performance team environment, fostering collaboration and growth.
  • Chances to engage directly with customers, improving interpersonal and customer service skills.
Full Job Description
Overview

Position Summary

The Service Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the dealership's Service Department, ensuring an excellent customer experience while maximizing departmental productivity and profitability. This role oversees service advisors, technicians, and support staff while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, compliance, and OEM specific processes. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused leader with strong technical knowledge, operational expertise, and the ability to cultivate a positive, high-performance team environment.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead the Service Department to meet operational, financial, and customer satisfaction goals.
  • Oversee service workflow, dispatching, scheduling, and shop efficiency to ensure timely and accurate repairs.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers through effective communication, problem resolution, and service quality assurance.
  • Ensure compliance with OEM repair standards, warranty policies, and dealership procedures.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement strategies as needed.
  • Collaborate with Parts, Sales, and Fixed Operations leadership to support smooth dealership operations.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop service advisors, technicians, and support staff.
  • Conduct regular quality checks, safety reviews, and process audits to maintain a high standard work environment.
  • Manage service department budgets, cost control, and profitability targets.
  • Handle escalated customer concerns and ensure positive outcomes that support long-term loyalty.
  • All other duties as assigned by Corporate or Store Leaderhip.


Qualifications
  • Proven leadership experience in an automotive service environment, ideally within an OEM dealership.
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle service operations, diagnostics, repair processes, and warranty administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse service team.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) and OEM service applications.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
  • Certification in automotive technology or relevant postsecondary education is an asset.


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Posted Salary Range

CAD $100,000.00 - CAD $120,000.00 /Yr.

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