Collision Production Assistant

Boyd Group; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

Holiday pay

Insurance (medical, vision, dental)

401(k) with match

Short-term disability & life insurance

Education opportunities

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking a Production Assistant to support the General Manager by ensuring the availability of parts and materials for repair teams. The role involves coordinating disassembly, production staging, and daily huddles to keep repair plans on track and dashboards current.

You will proactively communicate changes, manage tool and equipment readiness, and guide porters, detailers, and sublet partners to keep vehicles moving through production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a collision repair environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials and parts are available for technicians via the WOW plan.
• Oversee disassembly flow and coordinate production staging for vehicles.
• Manage parts intake, storage, and dispatch to technicians and subsuppliers.
• Communicate variances to repair plans and keep dashboards current.
• Coordinate with sublet functions and ensure timely vehicle movement through production.

Skills

Basic knowledge

Service orientation

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Collision repair experience

2 years experience max

Job description

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident

Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.

At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Our Commitment:

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

The Production Assistant supports the GM by ensuring materials necessary to perform a repair are available to technicians, including parts, participating in final repair plan meetings and morning and afternoon huddles to note any issues. Ensures parts are on track and dashboards are current.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensures consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Oversees major disassembly for repair planning – movement of damaged vehicles to the disassembly area, schedule use of measuring equipment as necessary, communicate availability to damage writer, and supervise removal of vehicle to production staging area.
• Parts oversight - Proactively assures that once the original parts order is placed via EPO or other means and that when received parts are properly received, verified, stored, and dispatched to the appropriate technician completely and accurately exactly when it is needed. Perform the same for all supplemental parts. Assure that all unused parts are returned for credit and that the estimator and or CSR are informed.
• Proactive communication - Keeps both the tech and the GM constantly in the loop with regard to any changes or variances from the expected repair plans and completions.
• Resource utilization - Facilitates the optimum use of the collision center and equipment through preventative maintenance, prompt movement of vehicles in and out of the collision center and ensure equipment is operating properly and maintained. Assure that all equipment is ready for use and that all stalls and floor space is available for vehicles currently active in production.
• Vehicle movement - Proactively moves vehicles into production when dispatched, from department to department when each step is completed, and out of production when complete or whenever there is a halt to production on that vehicle for more than 2 hours.
• Coordination of sublet functions - Schedules and facilitates the performance of sublet functions including communication with the techs and front office regarding scheduling, the movement of the vehicle to the appropriate space of sublet work to be performed, and the return of the vehicle to production.
• Metal department / paint department communication - Facilitates communication between the metal department with regard to the scheduled movement of vehicles to the paint department for prep work and vehicles coming back to the metal department for additional assembly or trim out.
• Preventative equipment maintenance - Ensures that a preventative maintenance schedule is followed for all equipment and collision center owned tools to eliminate downtime and to assure that all portable tools and equipment are stored in the designated space. Equipment to be maintained will include paint booth and filters, air drying system, air compressor, frame and measuring systems, welders, lifts and floor jacks, battery charges, etc.
• Maintenance of housekeeping - Assures that all stalls are routinely cleared of damaged parts and rubbish.
• Direction of porters and detailers - Routinely directs porters and detail personnel to perform vehicle movement and timely detailing for completed vehicles.

Education and/or Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in a collision repair environment or similar role
• Up to 2 years Experience

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the repair process
• “Service” orientation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Frequently required to bend, crouch, reach, handle tools and lift in excess of 50lbs. of materials

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement:
At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details:

Pay: $40,000 - $80,000 a year.