Director of Fixed Operations at Excel Truck Group

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUtilize your truck dealership management background and join a well-established industry leader. This is a rare opportunity to enter a leading East Coast heavy truck dealership at the executive-level. You will enjoy competitive compensation and excellent benefits while leading an elite operations team.Excel Truck Group, a leading East Coast heavy truck dealership specializing in Freightliner sales and service, is searching for a Director of Fixed Operations to oversee our Columbia, SC and Lexington, SC locations. If you have at least 10 years of experience in a full-service truck dealership management role with experience managing a significant segment of a high-volume truck dealership, Excel wants to hear from you!Why join the Excel management team:Excellent benefits – Multiple health plans to choose from with great coverage, dental, short and long-term disability, optional insurances, 401k with match, generous PTO, 6 paid holidays.High market share – Freightliner is one of the most popular brands of trucks on the road; and when those trucks need service, Excel has it! With this kind of high demand, you will always be busy and will financially benefit from the volume of business.Strong base salary, based upon your background and experienceStability – Excel Truck Group sells and supports Freightliner, the #1 manufacturer of trucks on the road today with 40% of the market share. Join an established dealer that has been in business since 1981, over 800 employees with 10 locations serving the mid-Atlantic market and has doubled in the last 3 years.Company growth – The organization has doubled in the last 3 years and continues to grow rapidly. Because of this growth, you can expect a long-term career here.Fun environment – Enjoy spending time with your colleagues outside of work with outings, baseball games, lunches, Christmas parties, and trips to Busch Gardens.Family-owned – Get to know the owners of the company! See how active they are within the organization and how much they care about their employees.Qualifications:Minimum of a high school education with additional industry certifications and dealership experience. 10+ years’ experience in a full-service Truck dealership management role. A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a significant segment of a high-volume Truck dealership. Computer proficient with ability to present departmental functional specifications to enhance our efficiency and workflow. Experience working with high volume Truck dealership. Strong experience working with technology, processes and principles is preferred. Essential duties/responsibilities:Work closely with Department Managers to develop and formulate long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives. Driving growth and profitability in each market. Develop an operating plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards to ensure that the service provided conforms to OEM, customer, and company quality standards. Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and operational costs to meet annual budgetary plan and maximize the profitability of the company. Formulate and recommend policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals, consistent with established action plans and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as senior leadership/department manager levels to inform employees of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results. Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations. Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate. Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and capitalize on financial opportunities. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of performance standards and incentives within the dealership. Daily review the business reports, tools, and schedules to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability. Train and lead your managers to be proactive and manage the key elements of our business departments. Direct and coordinate various programs essential to the dealership demonstrating commitment and continuity from leadership (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.). Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., dealership layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, parts strategic inventory initiatives, OEM & vendor relations etc.). Work effectively and relate well with others. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships. Communicating effectively through the organization. Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance. Able to perform other duties as assigned to assist leadership, the dealership, and the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.