Service Department Manager

Job Title

Service Department Manager

Business Function

Management

Branch Name

MHC Kenworth-Chillicothe

Date

07-23-2026

Address

1273 River Road

City

Chillicothe

State

OH

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Service Manager. The role of the Service Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the branch’s Service Department in compliance with established policies and procedures. Plans, directs and controls the activities of the Service Department to ensure the overall growth and profit objectives are met. Formulates the major objectives, specific plans, plan procedures and programs for the Service Department; evaluates the department’s results and performance against objectives. Maintains the highest quality standards of professionalism in serving the customer and identifying their needs.

• Assesses present and future needs, trends, problems and profit opportunities of the Service Department.
• Within the Company’s overall plans and policies, establishes short and long-term operating and financial objectives for the Service Department.
• Ensures that approved policies and objectives are clearly understood and effectively applied within the department.
• Formulates annual and monthly sales/profit objectives and expense budget in accordance with company objectives.
• Reviews and appraises the results of activities within the department and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Travels with outside sales force and own on to customer locations on a regular basis promoting Service Department and dealerships.
• Works with Parts Manager and outside sales force in a proactive way to improve labor sales efforts of outside sales force.
• Maintains appropriate communication within and between all departments within the branch.
• Promotes safe work habits and ensures that safety rules are followed.
• Develops and maintains policies and practices which will ensure positive employee and customer relations.
• Is familiar with the activities of competition, market conditions and department operation; keeps the Branch Manager informed.
• Coordinates the processing of warranty claims with Warranty Manage