Service Manager

Dealership:

L0724 DCH Kia of TemeculaDCH Temecula Kia Service MangerDCH Temecula Kia is proudly part of Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact – both in their store and across the company.

We are looking for a Experienced Service Manager to lead, develop, and inspire our team. This role is a key driver of performance, culture, and customer experience.

Why Join Our Team?

We don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities. Our culture is rooted in values like earning customers for life, improving constantly, and taking ownership of results.

At Lithia & Driveway, you'll find:

Real opportunities for advancement across a national network

Leadership development and training through our internal learning programsA high-performance culture that recognizes and rewards results

The ability to influence store success and shape your team

What You'll DoService Staff Recruiting, Training and Development.

Staff Department to optimize customer opportunities and productivity.

Train service advisors daily using role-play, evaluation, checklists, and quizzes to ensure they are well versed in the service process.

Ensure technical staff are properly trained and have the breadth of experience necessary to cover customer needs.

Develop staff by setting and communicating performance/production expectations, monitoring performance, identifying and development needs, coaching and mentoring.

Resolve customer requests, questions and concerns in a professional and prompt manner.

Inspect repair orders daily for legibility, accuracy and legality.

Ensure that all manufacturer policies and procedures are followed.

Manage the administration, tracking and follow-up required to stay current on warranty, receivables and service contracts.

Inspect and maintain the cleanliness, organization and appearance of all service areas following state and federal OSHA laws to ensure a professional, safe environment for customers and employees.

Hold daily and monthly staff meetings as required covering key information.

Serve as liaison between the store and Lithia Home Office Fixed Operations. Receive, communicate and hold staff accountable to policy and procedure requirements and updates.

Complete service department reporting and month-end procedures.

Other administrative duties as required.

What You'll Bring2+ years of experience as a Service Manager Import Experience preferredCDK Experience preferred

Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards This is a performance driven position eligible for short term and/on long term incentives as part of total compensation which includes commissions off Department net, Bonuses based on:
Manufacture Approvability and Department Production (Flat Rate Hours Sold).The annual estimated range is $180,000 to $204,000

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Paid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term Disability Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan Lithia Learning Center Vehicle Purchase Discounts Wellness Programs Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site  Us (Normal Bold, followed by Normal)
At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and Green Cars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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