Automotive Reconditioning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Leadership and personal development

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Reconditioning Manager for our Thornton, CO dealership. You will lead the reconditioning team to deliver vehicles that meet quality and time standards, while managing internal and sublet repairs and ensuring RO accuracy.

You will monitor productivity, coordinate with buyer and retail teams, and drive improvements in process efficiency, with a focus on training and development for your staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive reconditioning or service management.
• General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, and inventory systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and follow up.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Detail-oriented with ownership mentality.
• Good judgment in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily productivity reports and payroll records.
• Ensure high-quality reconditioning standards and conduct spot checks.
• Coordinate reconditioning with the buyer and retail teams.
• Manage sublet work relationships and vendor accountability.
• Understand and comply with regulations (hazardous waste, OSHA).
• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and team.
• Ensure team training and development goals are met.
• Stay open to continuous innovation.
• Celebrate team successes when goals are achieved.

Skills

Automotive reconditioning

Service management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Excel

Word

Inventory systems

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