Service Manager

Dobbs Tire And Auto Centers•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Driven by Dobbs, our family of brands brings together Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers—founded in 1976 in South St. Louis, MO as a family-owned complete auto care provider—and Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care, founded in 1969 in Cleveland, OH. Together, we have grown into a rapidly expanding, multi-market automotive service organization that will operate across eight states in 2026, with continued growth on the horizon. Across all locations, customers can expect a full selection of quality tire brands and comprehensive automotive services, ranging from routine maintenance to advanced diagnostics and engine repair. Our investment in training, development, safety, and overall team wellbeing empowers our people to deliver exceptional service every day. Rooted in a culture that extends beyond the shop, we proudly support local organizations and charities in the communities where our teams live and work. We are seeking an experienced Service Manager to oversee all service and repair responsibilities within a single unit retail store environment. This position will provide direct management to the service and repair operations within a shop environment ensuring quality, timeliness, safety and employee management standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strongly technical knowledge of various make and model service and repair standards, has high standards for customer satisfaction, with a strong work ethic to achieve results.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in the automotive repair industry as a technician, service advisor, or service manager required
Strong technical acumen of automotive repair standards, tools, processes, etc.
Valid Drivers’ License Required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience managing a technicians strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Etc.)
Proficient in Point of Sales systems (VAST) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partners closely with Store Manager to interview, select and train all service technicians utilizing their technical expertise on ensuring knowledge, skills and experiences align with the needs of the business and role definitions
In partnership with the Store Manager, evaluates knowledge, skills and performance of all technicians; makes recommendations regarding development, promotions, merit, discipline, etc.
Manages and drives store performance goals including service sales dollars achievement, gross profit, customer satisfaction, employee safety, productivity and efficiency
Oversees and assigns daily work orders including time, tools, materials and equipment needed
Provides technical expertise and diagnosis for general and complex service requests for all make and model vehicles
Suggests and provides technical training to ensure constant skill improvement and enhancement for all service technician levels
Oversees the safe operations and proper workings of all tools and equipment in the shop; upon budget approval orders necessary replacements or repairs when needed
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times
Maintains high standards for store cleanliness, organization, and inventory management.
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and implement improvement plans for underperforming stores.
Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service and resolve escalated concerns promptly
Manages inventory needs of the shop including tools, materials, equipment needed to ensure smooth operations
Leads a culture of safety, accountability and operational excellence within the service and sales teams in partnership with the Store Manager
Ability to meet flexible schedule requirements that could include early mornings, evenings and weekends to meet customer demands
Performs other position duties as directed by leadership