Service Manager

Confidential job posting • Lachute, Quebec

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Expected salary range

Starting at $80,000

Job status

Full-time

Location

Workplace

On site

Schedule

Job schedule

Monday 07:30 to 17h00
Tuesday 07:30 to 17h00
Wednesday 07:30 to 17h00
Thursday 07:30 to 17h00
Friday 07:30 to 12:30

Job Description

This confidential mandate aims to fill the position of Service Director, one-year contract, based in Lachute, Quebec, Canada.

As part of an organization active in the automotive sector, we are looking for an operational leader capable of managing the after-sales service and ensuring an exceptional customer experience, while optimizing the department's performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the service team (advisors, technicians, workshop supervisor) to ensure high-quality service and achieve operational goals.
  • Guarantee an impeccable customer experience: reception, clear diagnostics, respect for deadlines, rigorous follow-up on cases, and management of returns or claims.
  • Plan and coordinate all service activities: appointment management, work distribution, prioritization, and tracking of working hours.
  • Optimize workshop processes and operational flows to reduce waiting times, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.
  • Manage the service budget, control costs, optimize margins, and ensure operational profitability.
  • Supervise warranty and claim management, ensure compliance with procedures, and maintain the quality of interventions.
  • Develop and implement training and skills development plans for the team.
  • Work closely with parts and sales departments to maximize synergies and growth opportunities for the service.

Profile

  • Relevant degree in management, service administration, engineering, or equivalent; ongoing training in the automotive sector considered an asset.
  • Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in service management within the automotive industry, with demonstrated leadership and budget management skills.
  • Proficiency with workshop management systems (DMS) and knowledge of warranty procedures; ability to analyze performance indicators and act on results.
  • Excellent communication skills in French; English is an asset.
  • Results-oriented mindset, excellent customer service, positive leadership, and the ability to unite teams around clear objectives.
  • Availability to meet the operational demands of an automotive service and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Advantages and Conditions

  • One-year contract with competitive salary and social benefits.
  • Stimulating work environment focused on professional development within a dedicated team.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement within an organization active in the automotive sector.

Confidentiality Note

  • This position is handled in strict confidentiality; the information communicated will be managed discreetly throughout the selection process.

To perform the following tasks

Administrative management
Department supervision
Dispatching work
Follow up on repair and services
Hiring and staff management
Implementation of strategies
Offer the manufacturer's preventive maintenance programs
Open and close work orders
Operations planning / management
Optimization of internal processes
Produce tire and accessory estimates
Tire storage

Candidates desired profile for this job

Experience

1 year as Service Manager

Languages

Spoken languages

French
English

Written languages

French
English

Skills & Competencies

Driver's license

Passenger Car Driver's License

Softwares

Google Forms
Microsoft Office - Access
Microsoft Office - Excel
Microsoft Office - Outlook
Microsoft Office - Word
PBS Systems

Qualities

Leadership
Organized
Self-Motivated

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