Warranty Manager jobs in New York

SDC is seeking a Warranty Operations Manager (WOM) residing in the NY/NJ Metro Area. The WOM oversees SDC’s Warranty Support Team in Orangeburg, NY. The WOM provides in-retailer and classroom warranty training using curriculum provided by Subaru of America and leads SDC’s development of in-house warranty training programs. The WOM performs warranty compliance reviews of SDC Retailers virtually and in-retailer. The WOM presents warranty compliance findings to Retailer Executive Management and must be able to communicate results professionally and guide retailers on necessary corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform retailer warranty compliance training independently and/or with the District Parts and Service (DPSM) and District Service Quality Managers (DSQM).
• Monitor and issue reports on regional warranty trends and investigate root causes for high-cost/high-frequency repair areas, issuing notifications to retailers that maintain high-cost/high-frequency repair areas.
• Prepare letters and other communications to retailer personnel advising of enhanced warranty operation reviews.
• Prepare detailed reports on all warranty activities and review results with retailer and regional personnel.
• Oversee continued development of the SDC Retailer Warranty Support Ticket System internal and external user experience. 

Skills/Qualifications:

• Automotive industry experience related to warranty operations and/or technical service operations preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates with relevant experience will be considered.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or ability to obtain is a plus.
• Moderate to advanced level Microsoft Excel skills required.
• OSTicket, Seibel, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Microsoft Dynamics working knowledge is a plus. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle and resolve escalated matters with Retailer personnel and principals.

Other Considerations:

• This position requires regular field travel in New York and Northern New Jersey, including occasional overnight stays.
• May be required to lift moderately heavy documents, hardware and/or automotive components.
• Reimbursement of approved business & travel expenses.
• The employee is provided with a company vehicle, cell phone, and other related office equipment.

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SDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer