Automotive Service Director - Rockford, United States - Grote Auto - Rockford

Grote Auto - Rockford

Verified Company

Rockford, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Compensation:

$90,000 - $130,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Investigate potential solutions to problems to identify the best course of action
Monitor production capacity levels and help with production planning
Accurately assess issues, both through reports and direct observations of the shop floor
Supplying direction and support to the reconditioning team in order to reach performance goals
Encourage and motivate the team to reach quality, production, and cost objectives
Lead and participate in improvement projects
Train and guide associates in problemsolving strategies

Qualifications:

Experience in building and managing highperformance teams
Strong drive for continuous improvement
Comfortable with managing complex processes
Handson mentality, someone who is not afraid to jump in at any stage of a process when needed
Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics
Valid instate driver's license
Must be able to work with mínimal supervision
Must be able to work accurately and efficiently, and have strong organizational skills
Must have the ability to remain flexible in work assignments and schedules, and have the ability to multitask when necessary
Must have good written and oral communication and strong computer skills
Strong attention to detail
Sense of urgency
Typing the ability to type efficiently
Mathematics using mathematics to solve problems
Accounting knowledge of basic accounting principles
Positive "can do" attitude
Full oversight of all service and parts operations
Lead your team to win in every position
Reconditioning speed to the front line. Having a goal and reaching it weekly
Continued research on technology to further improve efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure staffing levels are maintained and that there is an adequate backup for each position

About Company
Who is Grote Automotive? Fred Grote has been in the car business for over 25 years. He opened his 1st store in Fort Wayne, IN in 2008. Growing from 25 cars a month to 200 he opened a 2nd store in Warsaw, IN. After Great success there his 3rd store came to Rockford, IL. The 4th and 5th stores have just arrived in IN in 2022 as well. We plan to open 1 more in 2024. We opened here in Rockford in December 2020 and have been growing FAST. We specialize in solving transportation problems that most dealerships can't.