Operations Manager

Title: Operations Manager

Reports to: Operations Director

Scope: Responsible for effectively managing and directing the daily service operations. This includes overseeing established service operations policies and procedures, monitoring the efficiency of service operations, promoting customer service through training and related initiatives, supporting service sales and marketing efforts, managing an effective safety program, and assurance of regulatory compliance.

Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 annually

This information reflects the proposed base salary range for this position based on available data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors including job related skills, experience, applicable education or training and other relevant factors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for profitable operation of shop and service areas in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.

• In conjunction with the Director of Fleet and Maintenance Operations, actively seeks new business and service agreements for the facility in line with current capabilities and capacity.

• Ability to drive revenue to the facility.

• Supports Account Managers in sales of new and pre-owned coaches

• Actively seeks new business and service agreements for the Location in line with current capabilities and capacity.

• Responsible for hiring, orientation, training, performance evaluation, and development of service operations personnel.

• Coaches and directs service operations personnel as well as manages situations involving issues related to employee performance and misconduct.

• Oversees the training and development of service personnel to ensure technical and customer service skills are continually upgraded and maintained as needed.

• Ensure that an adequate volume of vehicle parts, supplies, and other necessary equipment and materials are available.

• Develop and implement an operations compliance audit program (compliance to policies, procedures, standards, etc.).

• Responsible for monitoring service sales revenue, expense management, and budget for the location.

• Ensures the location meets and maintains established standards for building and facilities, service operations, and safety.

• Directs, coordinates, and promotes an effective safety program.

• Direct efforts and initiatives with the assistance of Human Resources to ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, and local regulatory agencies.

• Oversees and directs preventive maintenance programs for shop systems, tools, and equipment at the location.

• Works closely with the Director of Fleet and Maintenance Operations to support the development of service standards and operating procedures.

• Responsible for ensuring that service operations fully utilize automated computer systems by ensuring that orientation and training is provided for all employees and reporting any unmet needs or concerns to the IT department.

• Directs and oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds.

• Communicate verbal and written information clearly and concisely to all internal and external stakeholders.

• Embrace and promote the customer service philosophy of exceeding customer expectations every day. Work closely with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated management ability and a minimum of five years of management experience in the motor vehicle service industry.

• BA or BS in Business or a related field.

• 5 years of strong financial background and must have owned a P&L

• Must possess an understanding and insight into past and current trends, issues, and economics within the motor vehicle service industry.

• 5 years of leading/managing people.

• Must have a good knowledge of motor vehicle operating systems and preferably be ASE certified.

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Requires strong organizational skills to include the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments within expected time frames.

• Possess a working knowledge of current automated business systems preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Oracle or similar programs and other applications as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently move items weighing at least 50 pounds

• Ability to sit/stand extended periods of time (80-100% of shift)

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift

This job description is subject to change at any time.

ABC Bus Companies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.