Production Manager

Select Collision Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Collision Group in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Production Manager to supervise and coordinate auto body repair operations. You will assign work to technicians, monitor quality, and ensure repairs are completed on time to meet customer deadlines.

You will lead a team of production staff, schedule sublet work, run daily production meetings, and maintain accurate vehicle status in CCC1. A strong background in collision repair and people management is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of auto body collision repair experience.
• I-CAR certification, ASE training preferred.
• Advanced understanding of operations and repair processes.
• Proven experience managing employees in a high-performing collision repair facility.
• Ability to be analytical, multi-task and problem solve.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Proficient computer skills and prior estimating software experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and direction to all production staff members.
• Ensure repairs are completed correctly and on time per industry standards.
• Dispatch all work assignments according to ability.
• Ensure every teammate has a production forecast list for efficiency.
• Schedule all sublet work in a timely manner.
• Meet with each technician daily to discuss work assignments and schedules.
• Maintain CCC1 to reflect vehicle status; keep information current.
• Monitor work quality and provide day-to-day feedback and coaching.
• Train, counsel, motivate and monitor Production Coordinators as necessary.
• Plan daily production schedule to maximize efficiency and meet cycle-time goals.
• Run production meetings to communicate priorities.
• Identify and address quality issues or production delays promptly.
• Perform final quality inspection before delivery to customer.

Skills

Production leadership

Team supervision

Quality control

Scheduling

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Organized

Computer skills

Education

I-CAR certification

ASE training preferred

Job description

The Production manager is responsible for supervising and assigning repair work to technicians, ensuring completion and quality of the repair work, monitoring work quality, indentify and address issues. Also this position is responsible for supervising the workflow to complete vehicle repairs within specific target dates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide daily supervision and direction to all production staff members


• Ensuring that all repairs are completed correctly/accurately the first time, on time in adherence with industry quality standards


• Dispatch all work assignments to production personnel according to ability (low-skilled/high-skilled)


• Ensure every teammate has a production forecast list for efficiency


• Schedule all sublet work in a timely manner


• Meet with each technician daily to discuss work assignments and schedules creating a plan of accountability and time driven completions for each stage of production.


• Maintain information within CCC1 to reflect vehicle status. Ensure information is always current & accurate


• Monitor work quality and provide day-to-day feedback and coaching to technician staff creating a team environment for both body & paint.


• Train, counsel, motivate and monitor performance of Production Coordinator(s), as necessary


• Plan daily collision repair production schedule to maximize efficiency and maintain cycle time goals


• Run production meeting to communicate priorities to staff


• Immediately identify and address any quality issues or production delays


• Perform final quality inspection prior to delivery of the vehicle to customer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of prior auto body collision repair experience.


• I-CAR certification, ASE training preferred.


• Advanced understanding and knowledge of operations, and repair process/procedures.


• Proven experience managing employees in a high performing collision repair facility preferred.


• Ability to be analytical, multi-task and problem solve.


• Highly organized, able to handle multiple concurrent assignments.


• Proficient computer skills and prior estimating software experience required.


• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.