Vehicle Maintenance Manager, Manheim So Cal

Socket.dev; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation with pay

Seven paid holidays

Paid wellness annual allotment

Bereavement leave

Time off to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Manager, Vehicle Maintenance to lead and oversee vehicle maintenance and repair operations at a Cox location in the United States. You will manage supervisors, technicians and support staff, drive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coach and mentor technicians, optimize schedules, and maintain resources and systems to sustain high performance and factory standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required with 6+ years in reconditioning or related automotive operations
• Minimum 1 year in a management or lead role
• Strong communication and interaction skills
• Proven management and organizational abilities
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to supervisors, teams and staff
• Ensure quality work aligns with factory standards and company policies
• Plan schedules and rotations to maximize efficiency
• Analyze vehicles for service needs and coordinate resources
• Mentor technicians and ensure a safe, compliant work environment
• Ensure adherence to regulations and company policies

Skills

Communication

Management

Organizational skills

Driver’s license

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Manager, Vehicle Maintenance

Management Level

Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $97,600.00 - $146,400.00. 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.

Job Description

Leads and oversees all vehicle maintenance and repair operations, ensuring high-quality service that meets factory standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Manages supervisors, technicians, and support staff; optimizes workflow and staffing schedules; ensures timely, efficient vehicle repairs; maintains shop resources and technical support systems; and drives continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Provides coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for technicians while ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment. Conducts quality inspections, analyzes vehicle service needs, and ensures adherence to operational standards and regulatory requirements.

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.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree and 6+ 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).

• 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.).

Work Environment:

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.