Posted 1w ago

Service Manager

@ Kirby Corporation
Dallas, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:oversee operations, develop budget, ensure safety
Requirements Summary:Lead service department operations; manage staff; budget planning; safety compliance; customer service; 4–10 years related experience; high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office
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Job Description

Thermo King of Dallas is Now Hiring a Service Manager at 3323 Jane Lane, Dallas TX 75247. Responsible for overall and daily management of service department operations and staff.

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.  
  • Ensure proper safety training and standards are in place, and that safety policies and procedures are followed.      
  • Oversee the daily operations of the service department. 
  • Assure adequate manpower and supplies are available to complete work assignments.  
  • Resolve issues regarding parts or manpower shortages.   
  • Calculate full maintenance pricing for sales staff, including labor rates and preventative price quotes.                          
  • Develop annual departmental budget.  
  • Monitor progress towards budgeted goals and implement cost controls or reductions as necessary.
  • Monitor gross profit levels.   
  • Assess departmental performance regarding quality of work and customer satisfaction.  
  • Analyze warranty issues to identify areas for improvement.  
  • Follow up on escalated customer service concerns or complaints and ensure satisfactory resolution.                           
  • Develop marketing plans with sales and marketing departments to develop and increase service department business.  
  • Contact customers to generate additional business.  
  • Oversee review of in progress and completed jobs to verify scope of work completed appropriately and safely.                                                                                                                                                                          
  • Establish work standards and evaluate Service Department staff's performance. 
  • Identify, address, and implement employee development and training opportunities.                                                     
  • Hire, counsel, and discharge Service Department staff as necessary.                        

                                                                                

  • Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
  • Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
  • Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
  • Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
  • Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education (GED) and four to ten years related experience.

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.

 

Other Requirements

  • Some college preferred. 
  • Prior experience in a shop and/or field service environment required. 
  • Prior experience in a customer service department required. 
  • Strong technical product knowledge required. 
  • Ability to utilize laptop computers and portable diagnostic tools required. 
  • Prior managerial experience required.  

Working Conditions:

Office and shop environments. Shop environment may not have air conditioning.