Service Manager
Your New Opportunity:
With a strong team of On-Highway Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Customer Service Professionals and Administrative Staff we need strong leadership. This is the ideal opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Your role is integral to the ongoing success and growth of the Yatala branch so we're looking for someone who has the energy and drive to exceed and deliver results. You'll report into our Branch Manager, with a focus on monitoring and improving KPIs, while enhancing the customer experience and value offered within all aspects of the Service Department.
With a customer centric approach, exceeding customers' expectations will drive you. You pride yourself in being a strong communicator, with outstanding attention to detail. With a history in a transport industry Service Manager role you'll have the skills to measure your departments performance against both the business plan and budget, and you'll build and maintain a strong customer base, while actively canvassing for additional business opportunities, while promoting Penske Australia's products and services
About you:At least 5 years' managerial experience in an industrial/service environment, preferably within the heavy vehicle transport, or engine industriesA passionate, engaging and resilient personality with demonstrable experience in successfully managing, developing & motivating a workforceStrong experience in understanding and interpreting business financial information including budgets and monthly financial reportsThe ability to understand and grasp technical product information & product fault resolutionDemonstrated skills in managing customer relationshipsSound On Highway knowledge, with experience in Western Star, MAN, Dennis Eagle, Allison, Detroit and mtu products ideal, but exposure to all makes and models - no problems if you need OEM trainingAn understanding of labour sales & costs, gross margin, expenses and other financial ratiosA commitment to, and promotion of safe work practices with a good understanding of HSE responsibilities, and the strong time management skillsHave effective communication and teamwork skills, and actively promote Penske's values and purpose.
Why choose Team Penske?
At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:
Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the businessOnsite parkingAccredited Training & Development ProgramsCommitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership trainingCompetitive RemunerationReward and Recognition ProgramsEmployee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.Employee Assistance Program.Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental LeavePenske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailersAbout Penske in Australia & New Zealand
Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.
Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.
And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.
We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.
Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.
Desired Skills and Experience
Customer Satisfaction, Budgeting, Training, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators, Attention to Detail, Diesel Fuel