Ford Service Manager

Location: Cerritos CA Type: Full Time Annual Salary Range: $150000 - $220000

Norm Reeves Ford Lincoln is looking for an experienced and motivated Service Manager to lead our Ford Service Department. This role is responsible for overseeing daily service operations developing Service Consultants driving department performance and ensuring an exceptional customer experience from write-up through vehicle delivery.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is organized hands-on customer-focused and comfortable using performance metrics to coach and drive results.

For immediate consideration please email

Responsibilities:

Daily Operations & Leadership

• Ensure all Service Consultants are at their workstations logged in and ready to assist customers at their scheduled start time.
• Maintain a clean organized and fully prepared service drive before opening.
• Ensure all pre-write documents are printed and available before the first customer arrives.
• Monitor Numa throughout the day and ensure all customer messages receive a response within 30 minutes.
• Manage Service Consultant lunch schedules to maintain continuous customer coverage.
• Review Work in Progress (WIP) in Axcessa daily ensuring completed repair orders are closed and active repair orders are properly updated and managed.
• Proactively identify and address aging repair orders and communicate obstacles to the Service Director.
• Monitor daily KPIs including batteries brakes tires sold flagged hours ELR Customer Pay Hours per RO gross profit and progress toward monthly goals.
• Review NPS results open surveys customer comments and individual advisor performance.
• Coach Service Consultants daily to improve customer satisfaction productivity and overall department performance.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous Service Manager or Service Leadership experience preferably within a Ford or automotive dealership environment.
• Strong understanding of dealership service operations and repair order processes.
• Proven ability to lead coach and hold Service Consultants accountable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze KPIs and use performance data to drive results.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume dealership environment.
• Working knowledge of dealership systems such as Axcessa and Numa is a plus.
• Commitment to creating an exceptional customer experience and developing a strong service team.

Required Experience:

Manager