Warranty Operation Lead II

Daimler Truck AG

$78K — $500K+*
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Automotive Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience in warranty administration, warranty program management, service operations, or claims management
  • Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of manufacturer and supplier warranty policies and claims administration
  • Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the warranty administration system for maximum return on claims.
  • Negotiate agreements with vendors and manage claims for labor and materials.
  • Coordinate warranty actions with various departments for efficient operations.
  • Serve as the highest authority for warranty operations and decision-making.
  • Lead operational leadership across service partner networks and ensure compliance with policies.
  • Oversee complete lifecycle of warranty events from engagement to resolution.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced efficiency and scalability.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus program
  • 401k with company match up to 6% and non-elective contributions of 3-7%
  • Starting at 4 weeks of paid vacation
  • 13+ calendar holidays
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
  • Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
Full Job Description

Inside the Role

Develops and maintains a warranty administration system which ensures maximum return from warranty claims. Negotiates working agreements with selected vendors. Accumulates data and maintains copies of records and vendor policy statements necessary to substantiate warranty claims. Negotiates claims and settlements for labor and material costs when rework and replacements are not specifically covered by established warranty agreements. Coordinates all warranty actions with other departments.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $78,000.00 - $1000,000.00 USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA


539Lead and administer the Daimler Coaches North America warranty program, maintaining full accountability for warranty strategy, administration, compliance, financial recovery, supplier engagement, process improvement, and overall program performance.
539Serve as the highest day-to-day warranty authority for the Coaches business, overseeing warranty operations, claim resolution, labor approvals, repair authorizations, cost management, and warranty-related decision-making within established authority levels.
539Manage and provide operational leadership to DCNA's authorized service partner network by establishing expectations, onboarding and training providers, reviewing repair estimates and labor charges, negotiating labor rates and service agreements, resolving escalations, and ensuring adherence to DCNA warranty policies and standards.
539Lead cross-functional warranty activities across Service, Parts, Sales, Aftersales, Procurement, Finance, Technical Support, and Operations, driving resolution of complex warranty issues while ensuring consistent warranty practices throughout the organization.
539Oversee the complete lifecycle of warranty events, including service partner engagement, cost review and approval, labor analysis, repair authorization, dispute resolution, warranty recovery, vendor management, and internal and external stakeholder alignment.
539Develop and implement warranty policies, controls, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, maximize recoveries, reduce risk, and support the long-term scalability of the Coaches warranty function.


Performance Expectations
539Lead and maintain overall performance of the DCNA warranty program, including compliance, financial recovery, service partner oversight, and continuous improvement.
539Serve as the primary authority for warranty decisions, labor approvals, repair authorizations, escalations, and warranty-related expenditures.
539Maximize warranty recoveries while minimizing unresolved claims, aging receivables, and unrecovered costs.
539Manage and hold service partners accountable to DCNA warranty policies, performanceexpectations, and operational standards.
539Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives thatimprove efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
539Provide leadership, guidance, and cross-functional support to ensure consistent warranty practices across the organization.


Knowledge You Should Bring


539Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Automotive Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience in warranty administration, warranty program management, service operations, or claims management, is required.
539Experience managing business processes, driving operational improvements, and exercising independent decision-making.
539Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
539Knowledge of manufacturer and supplier warranty policies, claims administration, and recovery processes.
539Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.
539Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

539 An attached resume is required


Exceptional Candidates Might Have


539Supervisory, team leadership, or program management experience.
539Commercial vehicles, automotive, bus, trucking, manufacturing, or heavy equipment industry experience.
539Experience managing supplier negotiations, warranty recoveries, and dispute resolution.
539Experience with ERP systems, warranty management platforms, Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint.
539Experience building, leading, or scaling a business function with broad operational ownership and accountability.

Position Differentiator

This position differs significantly from a traditional Warranty Analyst roles within DTNA. Rather than functioning as one member of a larger warranty support organization, the Warranty Operation Lead DCNA serves as the primary warranty leader for Daimler Coaches North America and maintains end-to-end accountability for the entire warranty program. The role is responsible for program strategy and implementation, administration, oversight, service partner management, labor negotiations, supplier engagement, financial recovery, compliance, reporting, process improvement, and operational decision-making.

As the sole warranty leader supporting the Coaches business, this position operates with a high degree of independence and authority, providing direct oversight of the service partner network and acting as the primary resource for all warranty-related matters. The role extends well beyond claim processing and requires ownership of warranty outcomes from initial service engagement through final recovery and resolution. This position effectively functions as the operational leader of the DCNA warranty program and serves as the central point of accountability for warranty performance across the organization.

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Jacksonville, FL US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

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