UNIVERSITY AUTO CENTER Hiring for Fixed Operations Manager Job at Ellensburg, WA Full Time

Growing Eastern Washington family-owned for over 91 years, multi-franchise automotive dealership seeking to add an experienced fixed operations/service manager who is responsible for running an efficient and profitable parts and service department. He or she will operate the departments at maximum production, controlling costs, building a loyal clientele, maintaining good employee relationships, setting and obtaining sales and profit objectives, and maintaining service records.

This position interacts daily with Customers, Service Advisors, Technicians, Parts Associates, Parts Managers, and other stores Associates, just to name a few.
Day to day responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Forecast goals and objectives for the departments and strive to meet them.
• Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments
• Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the Parts & Service Departments.
• Attend managers’ meetings.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service and parts operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA, right-to-know, etc.
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all Parts and Service Department staff.
• Direct and schedule the activities of all department employees.
• Provide technical assistance to employees as needed.
• Conduct meetings with department employees to discuss the activities and problems of mutual interest.
• Monitor Parts and Service payroll records.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat referral business.
• Serve as liaison with factory representatives.
• Handle all customer complaints.
• Monday through Friday work schedule

Qualifications for this Automotive Service Manager include:

• At least 3-5 years of automotive service management or Fixed Ops experience
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Proven ability to attract, develop and retain great talent
• Strong financial and business acumen and the ability to drive revenue and profitability
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and follow-up skills
• Experience and desire to work with technology
• Valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record

What We Offer:

• Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan- with company contribution!
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family owned and operated
• Health and wellness
• Discounts on products and services
• Employee Assistance Program’

‘Work Location: * One locationWork Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location