Automotive Service Engineer Head

Strong experience in car repair and maintenance center management

Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the factory.
Attends managers meetings.
Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems and surveys.
Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
Develops and implements a marketing plan which promotes new and repeat business.
Understands, keeps abreast of and complies , and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, 
Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing, and all are processed correctly.
Holds weekly department meetings.
Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees.
Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
Monitors technicians' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
Monitors and follows up on parts orders with the parts manager to ensure availability.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
Informs repair technicians of time allowances on each repair order.
Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with vocational and technical schools to enhance personnel recruitment activities.