Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance

Cox Enterprises; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonuses

Unlimited paid vacation time

7 company-paid holidays

Great healthcare benefits

Care.com membership

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

Employee discounts

Job summary

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of the mechanic shop and drive remarketing readiness.

You will supervise technicians, ensure safety and quality, coordinate with vendors, manage work orders, parts purchases, and invoices while mentoring the team and delivering reliable, vehicle-ready cars.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of relevant experience in vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical and/or body shop experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day direction and guidance to Auto Maintenance team members and allied vendors/service providers.
• Supervises and directs the work of assigned Technicians by determining work procedures, expediting workflow, assigning duties, and examining work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Ensures the full range of service/repair work is performed according to company standards, applicable regulations, and customer expectations; work includes oil/filters, transmission flush, vehicle inspection, brakes, tires, electrical systems, and other components.
• Purchases equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Supervises the completion of work order forms to ensure accurate vehicle records.
• Reviews work volumes, planning and monitoring staff levels to ensure efficiency, quality and effective customer service.
• Enforces company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Mentors and teaches Technicians to ensure the overall growth of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Automotive repair

Vehicle reconditioning

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

You’re a leader. When you speak, people listen. You command respect and dole it out where it’s earned. Most of all, you have an unbridled passion for cars of all kinds and for getting them running perfectly.

Does this describe you? Fantastic! Manheim (a Cox Automotive company) is looking for a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of the mechanic shop, and it sounds like you might be a great fit. Keep reading!

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. A 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 8% 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

You’ll supervise a team of dedicated mechanics, ensuring quality work as they resurrect cars for remarketing. You’ll roll up your sleeves every day and build your future in a field you can’t get enough of. Here’s a peek at your day:

• Provides day-to-day direction and guidance to Auto Maintenance team members and allied vendors/service providers.
• Supervises and directs the work of assigned Technicians by determining work procedures, expediting workflow, assigning duties, and examining work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Ensures the full range of service/repair work is performed according to company standards, applicable regulations, and customer expectations; work includes Oil and filter change, fuel filter change, transmission flush, Vehicle inspection – for safety, operational effectiveness, and minor deficiencies, Various repairs and maintenance, including onboard diagnostics systems, brake components, tires, tune-ups, suspension components, aerial lifts, electrical systems, interior/exterior components, engine and drive line components, etc.
• Purchases equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Supervises the completion of work order forms to ensure accurate vehicle records.
• Approves and forwards bills and invoices to Accounting.
• Reviews work volumes, planning and monitoring staff levels to ensure efficiency, quality and effective customer service.
• Ensures shop and work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Enforces company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Visibly demonstrates a commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the right behaviors.
• Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Mentors and teaches Technicians to ensure the overall growth of the team.

Who You Are

You know there’s nothing like the feeling of getting a motor running. You breathe, sleep and dream car repair, and take solemn pride in a job well done. Most importantly, you’re a great leader, inspiring trust and loyalty from your people and bringing the very best out in them. You’ll also need the following qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED and 5+ years of relevant experience in a related field (vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical and/or body shop experience); or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Preferred

• ASE certifications in automotive repair.

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