Production Manager

Gerber Collision & Glass; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking a Production Assistant in Gardendale, AL. The role supports the GM by ensuring materials and parts are available to technicians, participates in repair plan meetings, and keeps dashboards current.

You will oversee parts flow, coordinate disassembly and production staging, communicate changes, and ensure equipment readiness. Requires high school diploma and experience in collision repair; drivers license may be needed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the repair process.
• Service orientation and customer focus.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Oversees major disassembly for repair planning and manages vehicle movement.
• Parts oversight—verifies, stores, and dispatches parts; ensures unused parts are returned for credit.
• Keeps techs and GM informed of changes to repair plans or timelines.
• Facilitates efficient use of collision center equipment and space.
• Coordinates sublet functions and communicates scheduling across teams.
• Maintains communication between metal and paint departments regarding vehicle flow.
• Oversees preventive equipment maintenance and housekeeping in stalls.
• Directs porters and detailers to ensure timely vehicle movement and detailing.

Skills

Repair process knowledge

Service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Job description

AL Gardendale - 115036

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

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.

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

$50,000 - $90, 000 / Year

Supplemental Pay

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

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Titles:

Auto Body Shop Manager - Collision Manager - Body Shop Man