Fixed Operations Manager – Automotive Dealership

  • Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 151,000-200,000 USD / Year

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Fixed Operations Manager to lead its Service and Parts departments. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, accountable leader with deep dealership fixed‑operations expertise, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to improve profitability, productivity, customer satisfaction, and retention.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Limited

Please Note: Candidates may currently or previously hold roles such as Fixed Operations Manager, Fixed Operations Director, Service Director, Service Manager, Parts Director, or similar senior Service/Parts leadership positions. Strong candidates demonstrate multi‑year ownership of fixed‑operations performance, KPI improvement, and team development.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee technician scheduling, workflow, staffing levels, and productivity.
  • Lead, coach, and develop Service and Parts managers and department staff.
  • Maintain high standards for customer service, quality, safety, and compliance.
  • Support recruiting, hiring, training, and retention of fixed‑operations personnel.
  • Address escalated customer concerns and maintain strong customer relationships.
  • Set departmental goals and hold teams accountable for achieving performance targets.
  • Analyze operational and financial reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with dealership leadership and other departments to support overall business goals.
  • Manage budgets, expenses, inventory, payroll, and overall financial results for fixed operations.
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase fixed‑operations profitability, productivity, and customer‑pay revenue.
  • Oversee daily operations of the Service and Parts departments, ensuring strong performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure proper processes for repair orders, warranty administration, parts handling, labor documentation, and customer communication.
  • Monitor and manage KPIs including RO count, labor hours, effective labor rate, parts sales, gross profit, technician productivity, and service retention.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

  • All education levels will be considered.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • 7–10+ years of automotive dealership fixed‑operations experience.
  • Strong customer‑service, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Prior management experience overseeing Service and/or Parts operations.
  • Ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Ability to analyze financial and operational reports and make data‑driven decisions.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing managers and department personnel.
  • Strong understanding of dealership fixed‑operations processes, KPIs, and financial performance.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve profitability, productivity, retention, and customer satisfaction.