Service Manager - White Star Machinery

White Star Machinery has been a division of Berry Companies since 1962. We are an authorized dealer of new and used Bobcat compact construction equipment including skid steers, track loaders, compact excavators, telehandlers, utility vehicles and more. We provide service both in the field and in our facility.

White Star Machinery - Topeka, KS is seeking a Service Manager who is passionate about delivering exceptional service and has a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. If you have the required skills, previous experience with construction/ag equipment, and the ability to lead and mentor a team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Handle the daily operation of the Service Department.

• Maintain an adequate and appropriate staff of qualified, trained, and customer-facing service technicians.

• Conduct regular (not less than monthly) meetings to compare performance with standards and goals; conduct annual performance reviews.

• Implement competitive compensation and incentive programs for all service job functions.

• Provide quality service in a timely manner for both customer and company equipment that results in an efficient, profitable, and organized department.

• Determine repair methodologies and job flows to improve the effectiveness, the efficiency, and customer happiness.

• Establish and maintain customer contacts to ensure a good working relationship with customers and promote customer service work.

• Responsible for all warranty service to insure fair and equitable treatment of the customer and the company. Optimize warranty reimbursement from vendors.

• Develop and schedule sales and expense budgets in cooperation with the Shop Foreperson and Branch Manager.

• Capital expenditures will be forecast in order to maintain the various departments and assist in their improvement.

• Develop/maintain all service efficiency and management reports and reporting methods.

• Responsible for the condition of the shop including keeping the shop equipment (including vehicles) in good repair and maintaining proper housekeeping.

• Align with all governmental rules and regulations (OHSA, EPA).

?Qualifications

• 3-5 years management experience preferred.

• Prior experience as a field or service technician preferred.

• A team orientation with a strong sense of commitment to the customer and service team.

• Personable, problem solver, a leader, ethical, intelligent and able to function calmly in stressful situations.

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, other department personnel, peers and management.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

• Christmas Savings Program

• Paid Vacation and Flex Time

• Matching 401K Plan

• Profit Sharing and Bonus Program

• Short and Long-term Disability

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Critical Care and Accident Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Training

• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)

• Family friendly company

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.?