Production Manager

About Us

Velocity is the nation's leading and largest builder of classic American vehicles, redefining what it means to own a classic. Our vehicles aren't just restored-they're entirely reborn. We blend the timeless soul and aesthetics of vintage cars with the performance, technology, and reliability of modern automobiles. By shifting away from traditional one-off restorations with their many uncertainties, we have set a new standard-delivering meticulously crafted, high-performance classics with enhanced reliability and drivability.

Velocity's Culture and Core Values

Success at Velocity requires a "whatever it takes" mentality. We embody grit, demonstrating perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination in the face of challenges. We are adaptable, embracing change, adjusting to new circumstances, and continuously seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes-because growth does not come from comfort.

We take ownership, assuming full responsibility for tasks, decisions, and outcomes, whether successes or setbacks, without shifting blame. "That's not my job" is not in our vocabulary; when one part of our team falls short, we all do.

Finally, our ambition fuels our drive to excel, improve, and uphold the highest standards for both personal and professional growth. This mindset defines who we are and ensures our continued success.

Overview

The Production Manager - Paint & Body is responsible for leading and managing all operations within the Paint & Body department, overseeing approximately 30 technicians and 2 team leads in a fast-paced, high-production environment.

This role is heavily focused on leadership, accountability, production flow, process development, scheduling, and team performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong manufacturing or production management background with proven experience building processes, improving operational efficiency, developing employees, and driving results in demanding environments.

While automotive paint and body experience is a plus, we are willing to train the right leader on the technical side of the business. We are seeking someone who understands how to lead people, improve systems, manage production pressure, and create accountability across a large department.

This is a high-stress, high-responsibility position requiring long hours, strong communication, decisive leadership, and the ability to maintain morale and operational consistency under pressure. The successful candidate must be highly organized, resilient, adaptable, and capable of managing constant change while maintaining production targets and quality standards.

Job Level

Management

Reports To

Director of Production

Duties and Responsibilities

Department Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, manage, and mentor approximately 30 Paint & Body technicians and 2 team leads.
• Create a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop employees through coaching, performance management, training, and leadership development.
• Foster department morale and maintain a positive, performance-driven work environment despite demanding production schedules.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate expectations, production goals, and operational updates.
• Interview, hire, onboard, and performance manage department personnel.
• Address employee performance concerns promptly and professionally.

Production & Operational Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Paint & Body department to ensure vehicles move efficiently through production stages.
• Build, improve, and maintain scalable production processes and workflows.
• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure vehicles are completed on time while minimizing bottlenecks and downtime.
• Coordinate closely with Assembly, Metal Fabrication, Upholstery, Parts, and Quality Control departments to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Monitor department throughput, labor utilization, and production efficiency daily.
• Identify operational issues quickly and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule performance.
• Drive process standardization and operational consistency across all production stages.
• Ensure warranty and rework items are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.

Process Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence

• Continuously evaluate department operations for opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, communication, and throughput.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives where applicable.
• Establish measurable KPIs and accountability systems for technicians and team leads.
• Improve shop organization, workflow layout, scheduling systems, and production visibility.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve production forecasting, staffing strategies, and capacity planning.
• Help create systems that support long-term scalability as the company continues to grow.

Metrics, Reporting & Accountability

• Track and report departmental KPIs including labor hours, efficiency, productivity, quality, and schedule performance.
• Maintain…