Manager overseeing Uptime Assist Field Operations to optimize vehicle repair at Ford dealerships. Leading teams and driving performance improvements in the automotive service sector.
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor MAQBs, enabling them to effectively engage with Market Area teams to successfully implement timely vehicle repair processes in dealerships.
Lead initiatives to elevate Uptime Assist performance, specifically targeting and achieving the 7-day RO closure /escalation Key Performance Indicator
Drive efforts to reduce vehicle downtime at dealerships by collaborating closely with QB teams, FCSD Field Organizations and other Uptime Assist Colleagues
Facilitate daily (T-F) MAQB Team Stand-Ups to address obstacles, align on objectives, review KPIs, and plan daily activities.
Direct daily Command Center operations, including researching VINs requiring support, addressing inquiries on open VINs, and coordinating with dealership/field teams to resolve open ROs.
Conduct daily Open RO Research, performing comprehensive parts and technical information reviews utilizing systems such as Global Uptime, GCQIS, GTAC, PTS, and OASIS.
Oversee the daily Parts Process for Market Areas, which involves VIN searches in Global Uptime, detailed part information reviews, DOW searches, Ford Catalog inquiries, and GCCT submissions.
Manage the daily UASSIST shared email to ensure timely/accurate responses to OZMs
Utilize Microsoft Planner daily to review in-process and overdue tasks, create new tasks from Uassist2 emails, and ensure the prompt resolution of issues.
Perform Gemba walks at dealerships as required, identifying low-performing sites based on metrics like escaping containment and 7-day RO closure rates.
Analyze dealership performance data, including download rates, historical 7-day performance, FIRTFT, NPS, and Warranty Dash RO duration.
Review dealership Uptime Assist download lists, part orders, CRC cases, and hotline submissions to identify vehicle status and required actions.
Lead meetings with dealerships to discuss ROs and overall performance, compiling notes and reporting findings to Ford Leadership and field teams.
Monitor dealership adherence to action plans and ensure follow-up with field teams when necessary.
Develop and deliver training materials and decks for Go-to-Market (GTM) rollout to OZMs, regions, and markets.
Contribute to weekly newsletter updates for L1 leadership.
Lead GTM efforts for the field team in collaboration with the GTM Manager.
Ensure all field communications are officially managed through the Field eFC process, org meetings, Field Management, etc.
Attend Org Meetings w/Field (OZM) and (FSE) team as necessary to present UAssist data/metrics/action plans
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Demonstrated knowledge of dealership processes and vehicle repair procedures
Strong technical knowledge of service repair processes
Proficiency in automotive parts and parts ordering systems
Proven ability to critically assess and interpret data
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to adapt messaging to diverse audiences
Experience in leading teams and driving operational performance improvements
5-years of experience at Ford Motor Company (preferred)
Familiarity with various internal systems and dashboards (e.g., Global Uptime, GCQIS, PTS, OASIS, DOW, GCCT, Qlik, Microsoft Planner)(preferred)
Prior field experience within the service side of the automotive business (preferred)
Parts Supply and Logistics knowledge is preferred (preferred)
Experience with Uptime Assist or similar vehicle diagnostics and repair support platforms is helpful (preferred)
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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