Service Manager - Ag Equipment

SERVICE MANAGER

No advance opportunities with your current employer?

Are you a proven Foreman looking to move into service management?

Grasslands Recruitment Specialists has been engaged to recruit Service Managers for one of our clients in the agricultural equipment sector.

The open roles are in various rural locations across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The Service Manager will manage a small team of Ag Tech/Mechanics and Service Writers in a team environment that supports open communication.

This company provides its staff with the resources required to be successful.

Our client will consider candidates that do not have formal management experience if they have the skills, aptitude and desire to get the job done.

Our client will pay relocation costs for those having to move for the role.

If this could be you, please read on!

WHY CONSIDER THIS ROLE?

While our client would prefer someone with agriculture equipment service experience, they will consider people from related industries such as trucking, mining and automotive. The key is having a strong aptitude for managing staff and meeting department budgets targets and KPI’s.

Our client is a large, stable, growing organization. They offer a competitive wage, full benefits, group retirement (RRSP plan), paid personal days off, paid relocation costs, and a comprehensive training program.

Depending on your circumstances, signing bonuses are also a possibility.

Do you have strong communication skills, proven leadership experience and people management skills?

Are you able to provide mentorship, direction, and accountability to the service department staff?

Do you want to create a culture of quality and performance?

If so, please read on!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE SERVICE MANAGER

In this customer facing role, you will be identifying and assessing customer needs to achieve an exceptional customer experience.

The success of your team is your success—your leadership is an integral part of the service department.

As the Service Manager you will direct and delegate effectively to the service staff, oversee all planning, administration, and general management issues.

This includes the day to-day supervision of staff and overseeing all work organized by team leaders and direct reports.

You will also maintain a high level of integrity as signing authority for items such as internal work orders and ensure bottom line profitability for your department.

AM I A GOOD FIT FOR THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY?

• Knowledge of technical aspects of agriculture equipment
• Strong understanding of labor and bill out rates from service department, piece ranking reports, asset turnover and inventory control.
• Exceptional leadership and time management skills.
• Licensed HD Mechanic preferred.

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this role, please click on 'APPLY' and follow the application process or email your resume to [email protected]

Questions be can be addressed in confidence to Randy Ritchie at (306) 700-5151.

Individuals who hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Canadian Residency need only apply. While we welcome and appreciate your interest in this opportunity, only candidates closely aligned with the ideal profile will be contacted. As per Grasslands Group of Companies’ Privacy Policy, your personal information will be kept in complete confidence. This is a legitimate vacancy for which our client has signed a formal recruitment agreement. Grasslands Recruitment Specialists does not use AI in our hiring or decision-making processes.

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