Service Center Manager (MI Acquisition))

What You’ll Do: 

The Service Center Manager at Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) is responsible to efficiently run one of our service centers nationwide. You will take pride in managing a service center from the bottom up, from daily tasks to reporting store profitability and recommending changes. Our managers direct the daily operations of all service center employees while ensuring corporate worth of the service center as a whole. 

A day in the life of a Service Center Manager at VIOC is unpredictable and exciting. 


The perks and benefits we’ll provide you*: 

  • Paid on-the-job training – No previous automotive experience is required 
  • Flexible work schedule: No late evenings or holidays 
  • Paid time off (PTO), and holiday pay 
  • Tuition and certification assistance, and access to a FREE online university 
  • Medical and prescription drug coverage – with Health Savings Account contributions 
  • Dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plans – 100% match up to 5%  
  • We promote from within – a commitment we are passionate about 
  • Back-up Child and Elder Care 
  • Company-provided uniforms and tools 
  • 50% discount on Valvoline Instant Oil Change automotive services  

 

How you’ll make a difference

  • Running a successful service center overall, according to costs and profits 
  • Understanding and adhering to both State and Federal laws to ensure compliance with corporate Human Resource, Legal, and Environmental compliance 
  • Mentoring your team of employees to foster a collaborative work environment 
  • Maintaining a clean workspace that invites customers and provides comfort for them to return 
  • Developing local marketing programs to increase service center awareness 
  • Conduct training sessions (utilizing the Super Pro Training System) for service center employees and technicians 
  • Ensuring employees adhere to VIOC policies and procedures 
  • Scheduling staff, ordering service center inventory, and managing day-to-day obstacles 

 

What you’ll need to succeed:  

  • Associate's degree or equivalent is required 
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a restaurant, retail, or service center 
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages 
  • Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control 
  • Knowledge of facility and safety control policies and practices 
  • Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight 
  • Must have full mobility, twisting, and working for extended periods of time with hands above the head 
  • Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time 
  • Must have reliable transportation 

 

How you’ll advance in your career: 

At Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC), your roadmap to career advancement is limitless! Click here to learn more and to hear from some of our ‘Vamily’ members. With an award-winning training program, commitment to safety, and fair and honest values, we’re here to help you reach every milestone. 

 

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on location 

 

Valvoline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

 

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. 

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