Supervisor II - Powertrain

Position Summary The Service Supervisor is responsible for serving as team leader and tracking efficiency for 5-15 technicians to ensure that customer needs are met at the highest level. The Service Supervisor will support the Service Dispatcher and/or Service Advisor in their daily tasks including handling incoming calls, producing quotations and estimates, opening and closing work orders, adjusting time on work orders, dispatching Field Service Technicians, assigning jobs to Shop Technicians, training/mentoring less experienced Technicians, and other duties not specified. Essential Responsibilities and Expectations Coach and direct Service Department employees Monitor, improve, and maintain Technician performance Ensure proper planning of jobs, quoting, parts availability, and manpower Effectively handle customer objections and concerns Maintain (and ensure technicians maintain) proper dialog with customer and inform customer of repair status as required Monitor customer satisfaction and employee morale and take steps to improve both when necessary Minimize customer downtime with accurate and efficient job planning and repairs Effectively communicate with company personnel Assign jobs to shop technicians and dispatch field service technicians Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Experience working as a Service Technician preferred. Experience using personal computers including Microsoft Word and Excel and basic typing skills are required for this position. Skills and Competencies Telephone / verbal / written communication Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Strong technical/repair skills Problem Solving Verbal Communication Results Oriented Technical Collaboration Written Communication Strategic Thinking Relationship Building Leadership Mechanical Job Training Microsoft Word and Excel - basic and intermediate Supervisory skills training Business communication skills training OSHA & MSHA training Vendor technical sites (Infocast, SIMSi, Independent Truck Network SharePoint site) Compliance training Safety Summary Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop office or shop environment. Exposure to physical risk and all weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required. Physical Requirements and Job Hazards Ability to speak, listen, read, write, and type effectively Ability to reach, kneel, grasp, stoop, and perform repetitive motions Ability to lift and carry items up to 75 pounds Ability to climb on and around heavy equipment Ability to drive during daytime and nighttime hours Exposure to potential tripping, slipping, and falling hazards Work in environments with job site-related hazards Exposure to driving-related hazards Ability to work effectively in stressful or high-pressure situations Equal Opportunity Employer Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.