Service and Parts Director - Kearny Mesa Hyundai

Company: Sunroad KMI Auto, Inc d/b/a Kearny Mesa Hyundai
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Service and Parts Director - Kearny Mesa Hyundai Job Summary: The Service and Parts Director at Kearny Mesa Hyundai is responsible for the customer-focused and efficient operation of the dealership's service and parts department. The Service and Parts Director will operate the departments at maximum production, controlling costs, building a loyal clientele, maintaining good employee relationships, setting and obtaining sales objectives and maintaining records. The Service and Parts Director is responsible for ensuring a customer experience that meets or exceeds the manufacturer's customer satisfaction index and for monitoring and improving customer satisfaction. The Service and Parts Director also carries out this responsibility by building customer relationships, creating a good work environment and properly managing the assets of the departments. Responsibilities: - Assist all subordinate service and sales personnel (about 50 in total) in all phases of their job descriptions - Properly document employee behavior that may result in punitive job actions such as termination - Report to management any circumstances that compromise the integrity of the dealership - Work with the parts department as appropriate to ensure proper stocking of high use parts - Collect accounts receivable for service work - Obtain competitive bids on all tools, equipment, sublet repairs, supplies, etc.---- Ensure that service department employees follow safety policies and practices and that they report any and all accidents immediately - Ensure that all required technical publications, periodicals, bulletins, etc.--- are obtained, kept up-to-date and properly maintained - Quality check completed jobs - Ensure that all the necessary shop equipment is in proper working condition - Ensure that customer inconveniences, complaints and misunderstandings are dealt with fairly and quickly - Ensure that proper service sales techniques are being used - Meet with the Corporate Fixed Operation Director and the General Manager at least once a month to review current service department performance, set future performance objectives, promotional activities or any other matters - Communicate with customers before issues arise and get involved in escalated customer issues - Maintain accurate records and ensure warranty parts retention as outlined, following all manufacturer requirements as outlined in manufacturer and company policy and procedures manuals - Maintain the highest possible standards of workmanship, advise technicians of service CSI on a monthly basis - Establish and maintain a good working relationship with customers to encourage repeat referral business - Monitor staffing levels, compensation levels and department turnover - Assure proper repair order flow to satisfy warranty/dealership/business office requirements - Maintain reporting systems required by the General Manager, company and manufacturer - Direct and schedule the activates of all department associates - Hire, train, motivate, counsel and monitor the performance of all service department staff - Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect service and parts operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know act, etc. - Assist in development of annual service budget for use in connection with annual sales forecast - Maintain customer satisfaction index rating above that of manufacturer or dealership average Qualifications: - 3-5 of experience in an auto repair facility - 3-5 years service management experience - Hyundai/ Kia Experience strongly preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills - Proficient knowledge of dealership computer systems - Must have a valid driver's license Kearny Mesa Hyundai offers excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance, life insurance, a 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, advancement opportunities and much more. Kearny Mesa Hyundai is an equal opportunity employer (m/f/d/v) and maintains a drug-free workplace. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be a conditional offer contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.



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