Overview
Location : Indianapolis, IN or Cincinnati, OH.
Job Schedule : Full-time
Education : Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, work experience and training that fulfills the minimum requirements for successful job performance
Sponsorship : No
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District Technical Service Manager to join our team in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky regions.
Responsibilities
- Assists in resolving vehicle repairs that dealer technicians are unable to diagnose and repair
- Instructs dealer technicians in proper diagnostic and repair procedures
- Performs incident investigations and prepares related reports
- Conducts evaluations of customer buyback vehicles
- Acts as primary interface with national consumer affairs and the technical hotline for customer requests, BBB arbitration, and Lemon Law cases
- Analyzes dealership service department operations and provides feedback to dealership management and NNA regional staff
- Identifies areas of improvement, develops action plans, and reviews with Dealer Principal / Executive manager including P&S Management
- Works with FOM counterparts to synergize operations
Day in the Life
Conducts routine dealership visits to assess service operations and meet with staff and Dealer PrincipalsCollaborates with FOM and DTSM to evaluate customer service quality in P&S operationsParticipates in CSI reviews, addresses issues, and develops action plans to improve customer satisfactionMonitors staff performance using real-time tools and CSI scoresSupports complex vehicle diagnostics and trains technicians on proper proceduresCommunicates with engineering and technical teams to resolve recurring or complex technical issuesInvestigates incidents by examining vehicles, reviewing documentation, and preparing detailed reportsMakes informed decisions aligned with company strategy and customer needsManages customer buyback evaluations, final repairs, documentation, and vehicle dispositionServes as expert witness in Lemon Law, product liability, and warranty litigation; collaborates with Consumer AffairsEvaluates dealership training needs, tool inventory, and systems; recommends improvementsPromotes service department certification and recognizes achievementsReviews and approves / denies warranty and goodwill claims using systems data and technical expertiseActs as technical SME during warranty reviewsPerforms additional related duties as neededQualifications
Experience : Four or more years of professional technical experience, automotive preferred, plus two or more years of DTS / TECH LINE experience and / or related industry leadership level experienceEducation : Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Status PreferredJob Knowledge and Skill : Thorough knowledge of automobile mechanical and electronic functions; good general knowledge of dealership service operation; strong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated Abilities : Ability to prioritize, organize workload with minimal supervision, work effectively in a virtual environment, build credibility with dealership knowledge, and drive customer-focused resultsMVR requiredTravel : 50% - 75% day and overnight travelCompensation and Benefits
Salary Range : $73,839.00 - $113,659.00 per year
Nissan offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, Employee Lease Program and Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). See the Nissan Benefits Overview Guide for details.
Equal Opportunity
Nissan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We comply with applicable laws and regulations, including E-Verify where required.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
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