automotive body repair shop supervisor

JY AUTO MECHANIC SHOP; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

JY AUTO MECHANIC SHOP in Kitchener, ON is seeking an automotive body shop supervisor for a full-time, permanent position. You will supervise a team, prepare production reports, coordinate scheduling, recruit and train staff, and help manage costs and materials.

Starts as soon as possible; salary is $38.46 per hour for 40 hours per week. Qualification includes secondary school graduation and 3–5 years of supervisory experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production and other reports.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity.
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and improve productivity and product quality.
• Supervise workers and projects.
• Coordinate and schedule activities.
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out staffing actions.
• Train or arrange for training.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Recommend personnel actions.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate activities with other units.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Details

• Job title: automotive body repair shop supervisor
• Employer: JY AUTO MECHANIC SHOP
• Posted on: August 13, 2026
• Location: Kitchener, ON N2G 3R5 (On site)
• Work hours: 40 hours per week (Full time)
• Salary: $ 38.46 HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment
• Shift
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 2

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Responsibilities

• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Train or arrange for training
• Estimate costs and materials
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-09-03