Assistant Service Manager - Marshfield MA

Assistant Service Manager - Marshfield MA 497 Plain St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA Job Description REPORTING TO: Service Manager EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt / hourly

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Assistant Manager lives VIP’s mission to EARN AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE by learning the VIP culture and management processes to help the Service Manager ensure that all customers get a different & better experience. As the second in charge at the location, the Assistant Manager must be able to lead the team when the Service Manager is not working, ensuring effective communication, teamwork, and operation in serving customers at their location. The Assistant Manager ensures that the team operates under safe conditions according to established policies and procedures and in compliance with federal and state regulations. The Assistant Manager delivers an exceptional customer experience and high-performance results through helping the team achieve execution of VIP programs and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Makes sure that workplace safety is Priority #1.Follows all safety policies, completes all safety-related training, locks out any unsafe equipment, and reports any unsafe conditions or actions to a member of Management.
2. Serve customers by consulting with them, building relationships with them, and by following the VIP processes to educate them about the condition of their vehicle, based on mileage and results of the MPI vehicle inspection.
3. Achieve better than average success in customer engagement as measured by VIP Sales & Execution (SAX) score
4. Learn and be able to successfully execute all managerial activities as assigned by the Service Manager and help lead the team to deliver a different and better customer experience to every customer.
5. Learn VIP’s processes and be prepared to successfully execute the essential duties and responsibilities listed below

a. Help the Service Manager develop a superior team i. Ensure all associates have taken and passed all their required LMS training ii. Have all associates complete any and all relevant vendor training iii. Make sure all associates are T.I.A basic automotive service certified iv. Sign up associates and provide study material for any applicable ASE certifications 6. Effectively communicate with the team throughout the day, daily huddles, and bi-monthly store meetings 7. Monitor e-mail throughout the day for customer appointments and communication 8. Train, support and deliver the 5 for 5 process to educate our customers about their vehicle’s conditions and partnering with them on any necessary solutions 9. Control the dispatching and assignment of work orders to technicians using the guideline of the first available technician that can perform the work properly should receive the work order 10. Attend off site meetings and training sessions as needed. Typically, several times per year 11. Facility and EquipmentMaintenance a. Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of facility to comply with security, safety and environmental codes andordinances b. Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of equipment, ensuring the team has the resources they need to meet our customer’s needs c. Manages daily preparation of location, service desk, and equipment prior to start of business each day and the recovery and securing of location and unclaimed customer vehicles at close of each businessday d. Ensures appropriate steps are taken to maintain a clean service department throughout the businessday e. Inspects customer waiting area and parking lot for cleanliness each day prior to opening forbusiness f. Any facility or equipment issues should be entered into the facility or equipment database 12. Procedural Compliance a. Enforces strict compliance with the service Code of Ethics and all municipal, state, and federal regulations and procedures pertaining to the operation of the location. 13. Additional Responsibilities (Performs other functions as required.) Communicates with other levels of management as needed to ensure compliance with service standards and companypolicies Serves as policy administrator in assigned location when Service Manager is not on site

PERFORMANCE MEASURMENT:

The Assistant Manager supports the Service Manager to help the team achieves all targeted levels of performance as outlined by leadership through various daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

STANDARD MANAGEMENT WORK WEEK:

SCHEDULE: The standard expectation is 5-day work and 40 hours per week. ATTENDANCE: Arrive prior to each work shift, be ready to perform duties upon shift start time, and work all scheduled hours as directed by management team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong people management and leadership skills, motivational, supportive, assertive, anddecisive Excellent verbal and written communication Sound business sense, with the ability to analyze, prioritize, identify, and implementsolutions Strong organization and time managementskills A comprehensive understanding of automotive servicing and theindustry 2. Minimum Educational and/or ExperienceLevel Two years related experience in automotive servicemanagement Completion of two-year college or technical school programrecommended Or an equivalent combination of education andexperience 3. Proven results Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Current, valid driver’s license issued in state ofresidence ASE Certification P2 – Parts Specialist recommended ASE Certification G1 – Maintenance and light repair recommended State Inspection License Required (where applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the Assistant Manager job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job duties are performed within an indoor service department (generally 800 to2500 sq. ft.), which opens to the outdoors via overhead doors. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to varying weather, climate and temperature conditions, mechanical equipment, automotive and industrial cleaning chemicals, and noise levels that may reach 110 decibels depending upon type of service being performed. Protective eyewear must be worn in the service area at all times. Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Listed below is a table that summarizes the physical activities associated with the position and the average amount of time required of each physical activity. Protective back support belts must be worn while performing strenuous physical activities involving lifting and exerting force. Essential Physical Activity Requirements Less than 1/3 of Time 1/3 to 2/3 of Time More than 2/3 of Time Reaching Standing Pushing / Pulling Walking Climbing Kneeling Essential Weightlifting/Force Exertion Requirements Less than 1/3 of Time 1/3 to 2/3 of Time More than 2/3 of Time More than 21lbs. Up to 20lbs. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches orless) Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet ormore) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguishcolors) Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a givenpoint) Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatialrelationships) Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharpfocus)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. VIP, Inc is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, State, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes. Consistent with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA), and other States’ disability laws, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr VIP, Inc.