L0803 Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
$150,000.00 - $200,000.00/year; This is a performance driven position that consists of a Base/Draw/Hourly Offset and opportunities for commission & bonus incentives.
Coon Rapids Chrysler Dodger Jeep , a well-established mid-size dealership, is seeking a high-performing Fixed Operations Manager to lead, develop, and elevate our service and parts operations. This is an opportunity for a proven leader who is currently managing a team and is ready to take the next step in driving operational excellence, accountability, and growth.
What You'll Do:
The Fixed Operations Manager is responsible for driving performance across all service and parts departments, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and an exceptional customer experience. This leader partners with dealership leadership to align fixed ops strategy with overall store goals while developing high-performing teams. The role requires a hands-on operator who can balance process discipline, customer retention, and financial performance in a fast-paced OEM environment.
Lead all fixed operations departments including Service and Parts
Drive departmental profitability through effective labor rate management, parts margins, and expense control
Monitor and improve key KPIs including RO count, hours per RO, effective labor rate, CSI, retention, and absorption
Ensure consistent delivery of a high-quality, OEM-compliant customer experience
Develop and coach Service and Parts Managers to improve leadership effectiveness and team performance
Oversee technician productivity, efficiency, and proficiency while supporting recruiting and retention of skilled talent
Implement and enforce processes, policies, and OEM program standards
Collaborate with Sales leadership to maximize service retention and reconditioning efficiency
Analyze financial statements and departmental reporting to identify trends and drive performance improvements
Maintain strong relationships with OEM partners, ensuring compliance and maximizing available programs and incentives
Drive a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and team engagement
All other duties as assigned by leadership.
What You'll Bring:
5+ years of leadership experience in automotive fixed operations (Service/Parts)
Proven track record of improving profitability, CSI, and operational efficiency
Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and act on departmental and dealership-level reporting
Experience working within an OEM franchise environment
Demonstrated ability to lead leaders, coach teams, and drive accountability
Deep understanding of service operations, technician management, and parts inventory strategy
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence
Exceptional Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
Career Growth Opportunities to advance with a world-class dealership backed by a globally recognized brand.
Dynamic Culture Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a team that shares your passion for performance and luxury.
If you’re ready to represent one of the world’s most innovative and prestigious automotive brands, now is the time to make your move. Apply today and drive your career forward with Coon Rapids CDJR!
High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Our story began humbly in 1946, with the opening of a Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge store across from Lithia Springs Park in Ashland, Oregon. Fifty years later, in 1996, after opening a few additional stores and training a talented team of leaders, our CEO decided the best way to give new opportunities to this incredible team was to join the public stock exchange. That’s when our mission of “Growth Powered by People” took off.
Today, Lithia & Driveway is one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive retailers and listed as 124 on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). We own more than 300 stores supporting over 50 automotive brands and provide job opportunities for more than 27,000 people.
As Lithia & Driveway continues to grow, our success is fueled by the collective efforts, skills, and contributions of our people. We stand by our core values of taking personal ownership, improving constantly, earning customers for life and having fun in the process.
Our high-performance culture keeps one focus in mind, making the customer experience better, as we aim to meet customers wherever, whenever, and however they desire.
We offer a variety of opportunities across our hundreds of stores in the US, UK, and Canada; our Driveway, GreenCars, Driveway Finance Corporation brands as well as our home office. With positions in Sales, Service, Corporate, and Finance, we believe you’ll roll into the perfect spot at Lithia & Driveway. Join us as we continue to innovate and exceed our potential and our customers’ expectations.
Lithia & Driveway is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
