Service Manager

Spartan Staffing Solutions has partnered with a leader in Heavy Equipment rental and sales. Together we are in search of Service Manager for their team in Charlotte, NC


Job Description:
The Service Manager will provide leadership in motivating, managing, and evaluating Service Technicians and will efficiently coordinate, schedule, and manage Service Technician's time, while maintaining the work order process. This role will also communicate with the customer in regards to quotes, job status, and scheduling. Coordinate activities with other departments to best serve the needs of the customer and employees.


Specific Duties Include:
• Demonstrate leadership in day-to-day management of the Service Technicians under their direction.
• Assign and schedule jobs and work areas to Service Technicians according to their skills and knowledge.
• Coach, mentor, and communicate job expectations to service department team members.
• Lead and take ownership of management responsibility relating to hiring, performance management and overall people management with assigned Service Technicians.
• Effectively utilize the service scheduling and Ewalk tools to properly manage the flow of the work order process to completion. (customer, internal and warranty)
• Follow and understand all of our manufacturer partner's guidelines, processes and expectations.
• Review and approve the daily timecards for employees.
• Proactively seek customer feedback, anticipate problems and respond promptly.
• Respond and follow up with employee issues and/or concerns.
• Review and process all repair work orders for accuracy and completeness concerning parts, materials, labor, and approve the release of equipment for delivery to the customer.
• Assist and support all aspects of the service department in support of the responsibilities of the Service Operations Manager.
• Responsible for facilitating proper annual employee reviews.
• Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment sold within the dealership's area of
responsibility.
• Handle warranty claims, including computation of charges, partner with the Central Warranty Department on the submission and follow-up of all warranty claims.
• Ensure that appropriate communications take place throughout the location/s by facilitating/participating in monthly open-book meetings, conducting regular team meetings, encouraging an open-door policy, and proactively seeking feedback from team members.
• Foster an engaged work environment within the location/s, encouraging accountability, open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the customer.
• Lead and manage all business and/or department activities related to ensuring the customer experience is positive and that all team members are committed to creating solutions and long term relationships with customers.
• Manage the evaluation, allocation, and management of physical and financial resources and administer the hiring, development/training, management, evaluation, and effective assignment of people resources.
• Responsible for ensuring that sound and safe business practices and processes are implemented and are continuously improved to effectively and efficiently achieve ethical business objectives.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee handbook.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.


Job Requirements:
• Previous supervisory/management experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Technical knowledge
• Excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High school and/or technical school education preferred


Compensation/Benefits:
• Great Salary Negotiable
• Company Quarterly Bonus
• Future growth and career advancement.