Automotive Body Shop Manager

Automotive Body Shop Manager at Cox Automotive summary:

Every team needs a coach. Every ship needs a captain. Every shop needs a manager.

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re looking for a solid, stalwart individual for the role of Manager, Reconditioning Service. We believe a good leader prioritizes the personal development of those in their charge, encouraging strategic thinking, innovation and action. They’re also self-aware, ethical and civic‑minded. Do you have what it takes? If so, keep reading!

• Competitive pay with opportunity for annual bonus.
• Unlimited paid vacation time (effective day 1).
• 7 company paid holidays (effective day 1).
• Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee‑only plan could be FREE if you participate in our health screening program.
• Transparent health benefits – please click the link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary  membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

The company also offers flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as you deem consistent with your duties, up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for your own wellness or that of family members, and additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer work, military leave, and parental leave.

• Ensure vehicles are repaired and painted to meet Manheim's standards and customer or account requirements.
• Purchase equipment, materials and supplies for the shop and oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipment.
• Maintain and develop staff by recruiting and training employees and providing educational opportunities.
• Prepare estimates for collision repair, lot damage, transport damage, etc.
• Review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels.
• Set an example in behavior, champion Cox/Manheim values and ensure all employees are treated with respect.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Partner with market‑level support teams to ensure effective and efficient operational processes.
• Oversee the quality control of vehicles.
• Communicate and resolve reconditioning goals.
• Measure process efficiency and effectiveness and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage mechanics completing detailed inspections, preparing reconditioning estimates and completing repairs.
• Oversee sublet vendor partnerships in the Body Shop and Detail department.
• Complete minor to complex diagnoses and repairs to all vehicle systems.
• Handle and dispose of all fluids in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Create and maintain vehicle history and maintenance records.
• Evaluate job performances and conduct performance appraisals.
• Direct staff to ensure a high level of quality and accuracy in their repair work.
• Approve and forward bills to the appropriate personnel to ensure accurate billing.
• Assist in counseling employees, monitoring and evaluating employee job performance, and conducting performance appraisals.

You know how to handle people. You're a leader, a teacher, and a mentor. You're a problem solver and an active listener who delegates the right person to the right task. You've earned your way to where you are, and you aren't stopping anytime soon.

• BA/BS degree and 7+ years of related experience in reconditioning and/or lot operations, body shop, automotive service and/or repair, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. (No degree: 11 years of relevant experience.)
• At least 1 year of experience in a management or lead role.
• Good communication and interaction skills.
• Good management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 1–30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.).
• Valid driver's license and meeting Cox Mobility minimum driving qualification standards.

• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations regarding OSHA, EPA, and MSDS.
• ASE certification automotive body repair or…