Automotive Reconditioning Manager

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Leadership development programs

Casual dress code

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Thornton, CO is seeking an Automotive Reconditioning Manager to lead our reconditioning team and ensure vehicles meet quality and time standards. You will coach teammates, manage internal and sublet repairs, and drive profitability and brand integrity.

You will monitor productivity, coordinate with buyer and retail teams, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements while building a high-performing, customer-focused operation that supports EchoPark’s growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Automotive Reconditioning or Service Management experience required.
• Solid knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, data entry, and inventory systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily productivity reports and payroll records.
• Ensure high-quality reconditioning standards and conduct spot checks for quality.
• Coordinate reconditioning phase with buyer and retail teams.
• Manage sublet vendor relationships ensuring on-time delivery at negotiated rates.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations affecting service operations (e.g., hazardous waste disposal, OSHA).
• Forecast goals and lead the department to meet them as a team.
• Ensure annual training and development goals are met for all team members.
• Foster innovation and celebrate team successes.

Skills

Automotive Reconditioning

Service Management

Mechanical knowledge

Spreadsheet skills

Data entry systems

Inventory software

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Decision making

Job description

Automotive Reconditioning Manager in Thornton, CO at EchoPark Automotive

Location: 500 East 104th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80229

Job Type: Production

Experience: Mid-Senior Level

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Automotive Reconditioning Manager for our dealership in Thornton, CO.

The Recon Manager is responsible for delivering an outstanding employment experience, coaching, assisting, and supporting reconditioning teammatesto perform their tasks to the best of their abilities. OurRecon Coach'spriority is to help their teams deliver vehicles reconditioned within our quality and time standards. Our business model requires a complete accounting of the internal and sublet repairs performed on the vehicles, so proper RO management is a must. To build the brand, the Recon Coachchampions our business model and embodies the vision to be among the greatest retailers in the country. To manage the business, the Recon Coachis accountable for achieving the desired targets for volume, quality, and time standards, guest satisfaction, profitability, market share, and brand identity.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records
• Take ownership of high-quality reconditioning standards that minimize comebacks. Conduct periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality
• Coordinate the reconditioning phase of the overall used vehicle supply chain with the buyer team and retail team
• Manage sublet work relationships, holding vendors accountable for on-time delivery at negotiated rates
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA's right-to-know
• Forecast goals and objectives for the department/individuals, and strive to meet them as a team leader
• Make sure each member of your team achieves their annual training and development goals
• Keep an open mind about how we can constantly innovate
• Have fun and celebrate with your team when they achieve their goals

What We're Looking For:

• Automotive Reconditioning or Service Managementexperience required
• Have a general knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
• Strong computer knowledge including spreadsheets, word processing, dataentry, inventory systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow up consistently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to take ownership of the details – large and small
• Decision-making that demonstrates good judgment

What We Offer:

• Salary of $95k - $110K per year plus bonus potential
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off
• Access to leadership and personal development programs
• Casual dress code

You can read more about our organization and our exciting growth at www.echopark.com.