Director, Fixed Operations

Hendrick GMC

Location: 736 Saturn Parkway, Columbia, South Carolina 29212

 

Summary: Responsible for overseeing Fixed Operations in the dealership(s).  The Fixed Operations Director is responsible for operations, profitability, performance results, overseeing department management, and customer satisfaction in Fixed Operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This job has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Works to improve operations in the Fixed Operations departments.
• Oversees hiring and discipline decisions in Fixed Operations
• Works closely with all department heads in the dealership
• Plans and implements successful Fixed Operations
• Assesses the operations of all service and parts department operations.
• Works with Service and Parts department managers to improve operations, performance, profitability.
• Oversees training and supervision of Fixed Operations management and employees
• Oversees pricing and inventory in service and parts departments.
• Oversees gross profit and related departmental expenses.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Approves schedules for department employees and managers.
• Works to motivate department employees and managers.
• Maintains good working relationship with factory(s).
• Attends required manager meetings.
• Maintains effective employee relations
• Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
• Participates in required training 
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

o   GED

o   High School Diploma

o   Associate Degree

√   Bachelor Degree

o   Master Degree

o   Doctorate Degree

Field of Study/Work Experience:

o   Accounting

√   Automotive

o   Business

o   Human Resources

o   Information Technology

Desired Work Experience:

o   up to 3 years

o   3-5 years

√   5+ years

Education/Experience:

Prior automotive service and/or technical experience or commensurate training. Thorough knowledge of automotive parts and systems. Previous management or supervisory experience desired. 

Certificates and Licenses:

√   Valid Driver’s License

o   Automobile Salesperson License

Computer Skills:

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Products.  The ability to utilize the Dealership Management System and other web based applications utilized for operations.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit.

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed in the service and parts departments.  Will generally work in an office, but will also be required to work throughout the dealership. Frequently interacts with customers and employees, and managers from various departments in the dealership. May be exposed to loud noise, vibration and other service and repair conditions.  Work includes movement in and out of cars and working in various physical positions.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Core Values: