Service Manager

Premier Equipment

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience leading teams of 6+ technicians/service advisors with a focus on development and performance.
  • Strong understanding of shop operations, labor management, and service metrics.
  • Proven customer service skills, especially in high-pressure situations with growers and contractors.
  • Ability to prioritize and make decisions under pressure, especially during peak seasons.
  • Demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness with team members and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and nurture a high-performing team of technicians and service advisors.
  • Oversee the entire service experience, ensuring customer satisfaction from first call to final invoice.
  • Establish and consistently meet service KPIs, focusing on efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Optimize scheduling, workflow, and parts coordination to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with Parts, Sales, and leadership teams for a cohesive customer experience.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement processes and best practices.

Benefits

  • Contribute to meaningful work that impacts farms and communities.
  • Opportunities for growth as the company expands in Ontario.
  • Autonomy in managing the service department with solid support from leadership and systems.
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including vision and paramedical services.
  • Company-matched RRSP to support retirement planning.
  • Annual profit-sharing initiatives to reward employee contributions.
  • Boot and tool allowance to support technician needs.
  • Apprenticeship scholarships to encourage continuous education and skill development.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support.
  • Possible company vehicle for qualifying positions.
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing

Premier Equipment keeps the equipment supporting farms, homes, cities and jobsites running-especially when downtime isn't an option. As Service Manager, you'll lead a high-performing team of technicians and service advisors responsible for keeping our customers productive in the field. You'll own service operations end-to-end: people, workflow, customer experience, and financial results.

This is a leadership role for someone who loves operations, takes pride in craftsmanship, and knows that great service is both technical and personal-backed by one of the strongest John Deere dealer groups in the country.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop top talent. Recruit, onboard, coach, and retain technicians and service advisors; build depth, capability, and pride in the team.
  • Own the service experience. Ensure customers feel informed, respected, and taken care of-from first call to final invoice. Step in personally on escalations.
  • Set the standard & raise it. Translate company and branch goals into clear service KPIs-labor efficiency, recovery rate, customer satisfaction-and deliver on them consistently.
  • Run tight operations. Optimize scheduling, workflow, shop capacity, and parts coordination to reduce downtime and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Partner across departments. Work closely with Parts, Sales, and Branch leadership to deliver a seamless customer experience.
  • Drive continuous improvement. Identify process gaps, test better ways of working, and standardize what works.


Qualifications

  • People-first leader. You've led a team of 6+ technicians and/or service advisors and have a track record of developing others into stronger performers or leaders.
  • Operationally sharp. You understand shop flow, labor management, and service metrics-and you know how to improve them.
  • Customer-focused. Comfortable working directly with growers and contractors when the stakes are high and the clock is ticking.
  • Calm under pressure. You can juggle priorities, make decisions, and keep the team focused during peak seasons.
  • Integrity-driven. You do what you say, say what you mean, and build trust with your team and customers.

Bonus Points For:
  • John Deere, agricultural, or heavy equipment service experience.
  • Red Seal technician background or strong technical foundation.
  • Experience improving shop efficiency, customer satisfaction, or technician retention.


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What's in It for You

  • Work that matters. Our service teams help keep farms, cities, home, and job sites running and food moving. What you do shows up in the real world.
  • Room to grow. As we expand across Ontario, strong service leaders grow with us.
  • Autonomy with backing. Real ownership of your department, supported by strong systems and leadership.


At Premier Equipment, we invest in our people and reward their contributions with a competitive and supportive compensation package, including:
  • Comprehensive Health & Dental Coverage (includes vision and paramedical services)
  • Company-Matched RRSP
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Boot & Tool Allowance
  • Apprenticeship Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company Vehicle (for qualifying positions)

Compensation

Placement within the wage range is based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Applicants with more or less experience and qualifications may be placed outside the salary range.

Sales positions will have a commission component as well.

Salary Range

CAD $95,000.00 - CAD $115,000.00 /Yr.

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