Position : Service Head
Job location : Pune
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Leadership:
Lead and manage all service/maintenance operations across depots/workshops.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for consistent service quality and increasing efficiency
Monitor and improve workshop/depot efficiency productivity and turnaround times.
Strategic Planning:
Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to develop long-term strategies and plans to improve service quality and efficiency.
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost optimization.
Spare part planning and forecasting
Create a pool of vendors to ensure supply of good quality spares
Team Management:
Lead train and develop a team of service managers workshop heads and technical staff.
Foster a performance-driven culture through KPIs and regular evaluations.
Customer Satisfaction:
Ensure delivery of high-quality customer service across all service points.
Analyze client/driver feedback and improve processes accordingly.
Financial Oversight:
Track and improve service performance metrics such as manpower cost per km maintenance cost per km spare part consumption/km lost km. penalties etc. (this is a representative list).
Compliance & Safety:
Ensure compliance with all legal environmental and safety regulations in theworkshops/depots.
Promote a culture of health safety and continuous improvement.
Technology Integration:
Oversee implementation of new technologies for diagnostics scheduling andanalytics.
Collaborate with the IT team to create dashboards to track service metrics andprovide actionable insights
2. Key Skills & Competencies:
Proven experience in service management within the automobile industry
Strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of automotive repair processes (buses) and depot management
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Data-driven decision-making capability
Familiarity with technology like ERP systems and maintenance management software
3. Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelors degree in mechanical/automobile Engineering or a related field
Minimum of 12-15 years experience in the automotive service sector with at least 5years in a senior leadership role.
Experience of managing multiple depots/service centres
Experience with OEMs like M&M Tata Motors Ashok Leyland Eicher (illustrative list) will be preferred