Paint & Body Manager

Overview

The Signature Series Paint and Body Manager oversees the entire paint and bodywork department, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship while managing production schedules, team workflows, and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in body repair, painting techniques, and production management with the proven ability to create and implement processes.

• Hire, manage and mentor a team of paint and body technicians to meet production goals and uphold quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-conscious, and performance-driven work environment.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate expectations, provide feedback, and address challenges.
• Review and correct employee time punches and payroll reports daily.

• Oversee scheduling and workflow to ensure timely project on time completion.
• Identify, maintain and enforce standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Develop and manage detailed production schedules for bodywork and paint jobs, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversee multiple stations simultaneously, coordinating closely with other departments such as metal fabrication, assembly, upholstery, and parts procurement to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Stay updated with the latest industry techniques, materials, and equipment related to classic vehicle restoration and make recommendations for departmental improvements.
• Must be on call evenings and weekends to respond to calls, texts, and time sensitive emails.

• Track labor hours and manage material usage to monitor efficiency and budget adherence.
• Record, improve, and maintain departmental performance metrics, including productivity, costs, and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain scorecards to executive leadership for review and strategic decision-making.

• Manage department budgets by tracking material costs and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with procurement to source high-quality materials within budget constraints.
• Work closely with our supply chain department on inventory, ensuring sufficient stock while maintaining cost control and high-quality standards.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure the availability of high-quality materials.

• Collaborate with internal departments as well as outside vendors to address quality issues and ensure timely resolution, including pushing back on substandard deliveries to maintain project standards.

• Strong understanding of bodywork techniques, paint mixing, application processes, and surface preparation.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams, managing workflows, and ensuring quality control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to address challenges related to scheduling, materials, and project management.
• Familiarity with shop management software, scheduling tools, and inventory systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and Google Suite.
• Ability to work a minimum of 45-50 hours per week, on call as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to work.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screening required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in automotive paint and body repair management.
• Proven track record in developing and managing production schedules in a high-volume shop environment.

• Refer to the Ninety Scorecard for up to date performance metrics.
• Percentage of units hitting total hours goal increasing from 75% in Q1 to 85% by Q4.
• Station on time rotation with no carried hits 75%/75%/78%/82%

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking around the workspace.
• Frequently lifting heavy objects, such as tools, parts, or equipment, weighing up to 50-75 pounds.
• Regularly bending, stooping, or crouching to work on vehicles at different heights.
• Moving large or heavy equipment,…