Manager, Vehicle Maintenance

Cox Automotive; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Unlimited vacation

Company-paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Care.com membership

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedules

Team environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Manager in Texas to lead a busy shop, ensuring safe, efficient operations and mentoring the technician team.

You will oversee schedules, quality control, and customer satisfaction while applying automotive expertise to drive performance and growth across the shop staff.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 7+ years of related experience in reconditioning and/or lot operations; body shop; automotive service and/or repair.
• At least 1 year of experience in a management or lead role.
• Good communication and interaction skills; strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 1-30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the supervisors, teams, and team members.
• Ensure systems meet factory standards, company policies and customer expectations.
• Guide technicians to deliver quality maintenance and repairs and drive customer satisfaction.
• Prepare schedules and rotate staff to complete work efficiently.
• Analyze incoming vehicles for service needs.
• Maintain supply and support systems and technical reference materials.
• Conduct spot checks of completed jobs for quality and thoroughness.
• Mentor and teach technicians for team growth.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and federal/state/local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Project management

Automotive knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Great leaders aren't afraid to get their hands dirty - and that's especially true when it comes to the world of automotive.

If you're a car enthusiast who loves being under the hood as well as overseeing a team, you might be a great fit for a job at Manheim, a Cox Automotive company. We're hiring a Vehicle Maintenance Manager who will provide leadership in a proficient but laid-back body shop environment. We're proud to offer great pay, benefits, and growth opportunities to talented employees like you.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for annual bonuses.
• Unlimited paid vacation time (effective day 1) because we know you need time to recharge.
• 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.
• At Cox, we believe in being transparent - please click on the link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 6% 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.

What You'll Do

"Leadership" is the name of the game for this position. You'll be responsible for making sure that the shop runs smoothly and safely, while also serving as a vehicle expert and mentor for your team. Here's what you'll do:

• Manage and provide direction to the supervisors, teams, and team members.
• Ensure systems are in place to efficiently and effectively manage quality work in accordance with factory standards, company policies and customer expectations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through the direction of technicians/shop staff in the performance of quality maintenance and repair work.
• Prepare schedules and plan staff rotations to ensure maintenance/repair work is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Analyze incoming vehicles for service needs.
• Maintain supply and support systems, including technical reference material, workshop supplies and other related materials.
• Conduct periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Mentor and teach technicians to ensure overall growth of the team.
• Ensure that all personnel adhere to company policies and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Who You Are

You're a great communicator who knows how to inspire and motivate. A detail-oriented individual, you equip your team to produce high-quality work every day. Naturally, you have a love of all things automotive. You also have the following qualifications:

Minimum

• BA/BS degree and 7+ years of related experience (reconditioning and/or lot operations; body shop; automotive service and/ or repair; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience). No Degree, 11 years of relevant work experience needed.
• At least 1 year of experience in a management or lead role.
• Good communication and interaction skills.
• Good management and organizational skills.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• The ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.).

MSCOX

USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00 per year

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets