Production Manager

Bonnell; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonnell is seeking a Production Manager to oversee auto body collision repair operations, supervise technicians, and ensure timely, high-quality vehicle repairs. You will manage daily workflow, coordinate sublet work, and drive production plans to meet targets.

Strong leadership and a focus on process improvement are essential. The role requires prior auto body collision repair experience, knowledge of repair procedures, and the ability to coach a team in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior auto body collision repair experience.
• I-CAR certification, ASE training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of operations, and repair processes.
• Experience managing employees in a collision repair facility.
• Analytical, multi-tasking, and problem solving.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Proficient with computer systems and estimating software.
• 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 work assignments based on ability (low/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 plan schedules and accountability.
• Maintain CCC1 to reflect vehicle status with accuracy.
• Monitor work quality and provide day-to-day coaching to technicians.
• Train, counsel, and monitor Production Coordinators as needed.
• Plan daily collision repair production schedule to maximize efficiency.
• Run production meetings to communicate priorities.
• Identify and address quality issues or production delays immediately.
• Perform final quality inspection prior to delivery to customer.

Skills

Auto body collision repair

ICAR certification

ASE training

Operations management

Employee management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Organization

Computer skills

Estimating software

Driver's license

Tools

Estimating software

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.