Service Manager - Military Veterans
at John Deere
Position Specifics
Department: Service
Reports to: Location Manager
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Wage Type: Salary
Location: Fairfield, Iowa
At Sinclair Tractor, we pride ourselves on being the destination in Southeast Iowa for agricultural equipment, precision farming, agronomic decision support, NAPA parts and supplies. With thirteen John Deere dealerships, five NAPA parts locations and a Supply Store, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team.
Purpose
Manages service operations within the dealership to ensure customer satisfaction and maximize return on investment by optimizing service department processes. Grows profitable service labor sales and exercises disciplined expense control. Attracts, retains, and assists with development of department personnel.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Communicates, enforces and monitors service department processes to ensure customer satisfaction
- Creates annual location service department goals and budget, in alignment with the organizations financial and operational objectives
- Executes service department marketing plan with the direction from corporate service manager and marketing manager
- Coordinates customer clinics, field days, and related promotional events
- Ensures that all service warranty and Product Improvement Program claims within the required timeframe to receive maximum credit
- Schedules and assigns jobs and work areas to employees in the service department according to their skills and knowledge
- Reviews work orders for completeness and accuracy prior to customer billing
- Manages recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position
- Assists with the development and training of service personnel and completes performance reviews of service staff
- May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
- Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments and Managing Others
- Maintains knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
- Minimum 3 years experience in Service Department operations
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Service Department operations
- Familiar with John Deere and competitive products
- Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions
- Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports
- Must maintain a valid drivers license with an insurable driving record
- Must have basic knowledge of equipment safety procedures
- Ability to work varying shifts, weekend, extended hours, and holidays
- Ability to speak effectively one-on-one and within a group
- All weather conditions
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Standing for extended periods of time
- Lifting at least 75 pounds
- Office and Workshop setting
- Travel as needed
Keyword: Service Manager
Required Experience:
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From: Sinclair Tractor
United States / Remote
We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!
Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:
• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world
• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer
• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives
• Market leading pay and benefits
John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:
• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities
• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades
• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources
How to apply:
Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.
Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!
All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.