Service Manager
Flexcar · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
Compensation
$65,000+ base salary · 15% bonus · Full benefits starting day one.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily shop operations, including technicians and parts scheduling, to meet production and vehicle availability targets.
- Ensure service appointments and tow‑in triage are completed within SLA; manage OOS backlog with the Site Lead.
- Hit production and outbound fulfillment goals through effective tech scheduling, task assignment, hourly plan tracking, and parts coordination.
- Assign daily technician production plans aligned to due dates and manage third‑party service appointments (dealerships, body shops, glass, keys) and mobile repair van scheduling.
- Review and approve Auto Integrate submissions; audit and address backlog in the Out‑of‑Service bucket.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve labor efficiency bottlenecks; monitor technician labor efficiency and report variances.
- Ensure all defects are resolved by required due dates and manage timely repair and clearance of recall vehicles.
- Maintain parts budget and inventory controls, reduce shrink, and track parts and vendor spend against budget.
- Monitor and report vehicle unavailability due to service or parts delays.
- Manage service labor and parts cost buckets with fiscal responsibility; own service and inventory metrics and ensure accurate invoicing.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels for technicians and parts associates; lead, coach, and develop team members through daily engagement and one‑on‑one sessions.
- Hold the team accountable to performance, productivity, and attendance standards.
- Build strong vendor relationships to reduce costs, improve turnaround times, and enhance service quality; track vendor performance and spend.
- Provide regular vehicle status updates to the Member Experience Manager and coordinate with the Site Lead on OOS backlog and service priorities.
- Step in to support frontline operations, leading visibly from the floor.
- Ensure accurate timekeeping and perform weekly timecard audits before payroll close.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of operations management experience, preferably in vehicle operations or service.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or a related field preferred (not required).
- Understanding of 6S and Gemba methodology.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to analyze raw data for trends.
- Availability to work all business hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and carry tools and equipment up to 50 lb.
Key Performance Indicators
- Customer Experience Score
- Inventory Availability Score
- Unavailability Score
- Fleet Utilization Score
Benefits
- Flexible PTO policy.
- 401(k) plan with company match from day one.
- Day‑one, low‑cost healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
- Discounted employee rate on Flexcar products with no annual membership fee.
- Weekly pay.
- Additional perks and savings opportunities.