Lithia & Driveway

Service Drive Lane Manager

Keyes Toyota, Van Nuys, CA 91401 Full time

Dealership:

L0371 Keyes Toyota

Keyes Toyota

Service Drive Manager

Lithia is dedicated to delivering honest value, earning customers for life, taking personal ownership, improving constantly and having fun!  If you share these goals, we want to talk to you!

The Service Drive Lane Manager manages the activities of all service-related staff ensuring exceptional customer service and the attainment of Lithia’s performance targets. This individual is responsible for, training and development of all service consultants and support staff.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and assign daily work objectives for the service consultants.
  • Monitor performance and counsel service consultants with behavioral or performance issues.
  • Train, coach, supervise and assist service consultants.
  • Assist in the service reception during peak traffic times by greeting customers in a timely and friendly manner to obtain customer and vehicle data.
  • Maintain all supplies required to operate the service drive.
  • Communicate with team leaders to determine status of jobs.
  • Review the open repair order report on a daily basis, review and resolve any open repair orders that are beyond current week's business.
  • Partner with all other dealership personnel to ensure quality of service provided to customers.
  • Perform quality inspections of vehicles being returned to customers.
  • Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction with service work.
  • Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations such as those governing the disposal of hazardous waste, OSHA right-to-know act, etc.
  • Follow company safety procedures to avoid exposure to fumes, dirt and harsh chemicals.
  • Answer incoming telephone calls in a friendly and professional manner in accordance with Incoming Telephone Calls standards (ITC).
  • Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Identify, confirm and offer resolution to customer concerns.
  • Communicate with customer what needs to be done, how much it will cost and when service will be complete.
  • Assess customer needs by conducting a vehicle walk around.
  • Communicate with technicians to gain clear understanding of services required and/or performed.
  • Follow-up with customer during repair/servicing of vehicle so they are aware of status.

Qualifications:

  • 2- 3 years previous Service Advisor or Service Manager experience, required
  • A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
  • Basic mechanical understanding of an automobile
  • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
  • Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

The California pay range for this position is $10,000.00 - $15,000.00 monthly.

This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes commission based off department/net, and bonuses based on manufacturer approvability, department production (flat rate/hours sold). Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. 

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. And a variety of other benefits. 

We offer best in class industry benefits:

  • Competitive pay

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

  • Paid Holidays & PTO

  • Short and Long-Term Disability

  • Paid Life Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Lithia Learning Center

  • Vehicle Purchase Discounts

  • Wellness Programs

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.