Auto Shop Manager NOVA

One Loudoun
44705 Wellfleet Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147, USA

Our Shop Foreman's are responsible for the entire back-of-house. They are tasked with optimizing workflow, driving bay and employee efficiency and training new production employees. They have a comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Tire & Auto’s business, are experts in automotive systems, are capable of motivating others and are committed to the development of their team.

Production managers accomplish this by leading by example, problem-solving, developing their teams and using data to develop strategies that improve store performance. They gain a comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Tire & Auto’s business model, are capable of motivating others and are committed to creating meaningful customer and employee experiences.

• Lead the production department to ensure store production is maximized and customers have an excellent in-store experience, spending the majority of your time in the back of the house as a hands-on manager on the under the hood.
• Train general service technicians on the VTA oil change process and other services including but not limited to tires, oil changes, and checking scheduled maintenance.
• Grow the production team by providing hands on guidance, training and mentorship in developing technical skills from brakes to complicated diagnostics.
• Drive sales and profitability by reviewing reports and utilizing available information tools to identify issues and areas of opportunity and execute solutions.
• Be able to perform all the type of repairs from changing oil to engine replacements
• Complete work on each repair order with efficiency and in alignment with the shop, state, and factory standards
• Select and onboard a highly effective team of individuals.
• Create meaningful employee experiences by developing talent and opening doors for career growth.
• Communicate effectively with employees by actively overseeing in the flow of information to employees, including store goals, sales programs or company communications.
• Maintain our best in class automotive repair facilities in a manner that evidences pride and care

• 4+ years of retail management experience preferably in the automotive industry
• ASE A1 – A8 and L1 (Preferred but not required)
• Safety Inspector License (Preferred but not required)
• Emissions Inspector License (Preferred but not required)
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems
• Ability to able perform diagnostics and repairs
• Ability to lead and manage in a fast-paced, multi-tasking retail environment with a smile and apositive attitude
• Strong customer service skill and interpersonal/ communication skills
• Problem-solving ability and analytical skills
• A professional personal appearance
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn our internal software applications
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Virginia Tire & Auto has a strong commitment to our people, providing extensive training, a healthy culture, and opportunities for growth. We are seeking applicants interested in making a commitment to Virginia Tire & Auto and their career.

Mission matters here. At Virginia Tire & Auto our mission is to take the stress out of car care. We do that by taking the stress out of our employees lives by fostering an employee-first culture where employees are appreciated and valued. And by being a values-based business with a conscious. We are looking for individuals to join our team who want to share our values: to be professional, genuine, attentive and forward-thinking.

• Low-Cost Health Insurance
• 3 weeks of vacation; start earning day 1
• Industry best paid vacation and holidays
• Bonus for training and developing successful technicians
• Comped toolbox move
• Tire and auto repair discounts
• Afford…