Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

International Auto Processing LLC; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Auto Processing LLC in Brunswick, GA seeks a Production Supervisor to assist the Production Manager in daily vehicle maintenance operations, supervise maintenance staff, and ensure timely, quality workmanship across all tasks.

The role requires extensive automotive experience, strong leadership, and the ability to train employees, coordinate workloads, and maintain accurate operation records, with potential overtime and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• TWIC credential required.
• DMV report with limited violations and no DUI/reckless driving.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• 7+ years in automotive industry.
• Master Technician Certification or equivalent.
• Four ASE certifications minimum.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Manager in daily operations of the Vehicle Maintenance.
• Supervise vehicle maintenance employees.
• Coordinate workloads and monitor timeliness of work.
• Provide training to employees as needed.
• Review work orders and discuss with management.
• Maintain logs of daily operation output.
• Ensure safety and maintain clean, hazard-free environment.
• Inspect products, services or processes for quality.
• Communicate with coordinators and customers on repair needs.
• Oversee scheduling and staffing, including overtime when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

TWIC Badge

Master Technician Certification or equivalent

ASE certifications (4)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assist Production Manager in the daily operations of the Vehicle Maintenance. Supervise and communicate with the vehicle maintenance employees regarding projected workloads and monitors the quality and timeliness of work performed. Insure employees receive proper training to promote quality workmanship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to resolve issues. Determine cause of operating errors and determine feasible solutions.
• Performing routine maintenance such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance/repairs are needed.
• Repair equipment using the needed tools such as tear down, repair and rebuild faulty assembles, such as but not limited to power systems, steering systems and linkages.
• Confer with co-workers to coordinate work activities. Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
• Assist Production Manager in monitoring the timeliness of work to avoid backlog and interruptions of other operations.
• Log and record daily operation output.
• Maintain clean and neat environment.
• Conduct test and inspection of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Review work orders and discuss work with management.
• Assist in reordering of supplies, specialty tools, etc. as necessary to ensure adequate inventory is maintained.
• Confer with coordinator and customer if required to obtain descriptions of vehicles issues and discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
• Inform designated employees, departments and management of problems encountered.
• Oversee and communicate with department personnel regarding work load for the day, week, etc. and direct them in their daily activities.
• Maintain and assist in securing materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure company assets are secure.
• Prioritize workload to maximize overall daily output of facility.
• Must have a spotter when backing up vehicles.
• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage of malfunctions.
• Determine cause of operating errors and deciding on how to correct errors.
• Determine the kind of tools, equipment, and materials needed to do a job.
• Supervise vehicle maintenance employees.
• Provide training to employees as needed to facilitate adequate performance of job functions and to comply with company policy.
• Discipline and council vehicle maintenance employees as needed to comply with company policies and performance expectations.
• Provide orientation to new department employees and temporary service employees, including proper work procedures, hazard communication standards, and safe work practices.
• When needed, and with the assistance of Human Resources, select and hire new employees to maintain adequate staffing.
• Maintain physical presence in assigned work area during scheduled work hours unless requested otherwise. Reasonable exclusions apply such as rest room break or need to address issues at offsite locations.
• Maintain a clean and hazard free work environment and follow all policies and procedures regarding safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Badge).
• Must provide a 3-year Department of Motor Vehicle Report (DMV) with no more than 2 moving violations, no DUI convictions and no Reckless Driving.
• Must have prior supervisory experience.
• Experience with Microsoft.
• Minimum of 7 of years’ experience in automotive industry.
• Master Technician Certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four ASE certifications.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking.
• High level problem solving and decision making.
• Must have technical experience in auto mechanics or accessory installation, preferably in a port processing operation.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate clear and concise instructions to employees.
• Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to record and verify numbers 17 characters in length.
• Must have own tools and willingness to maintain required tools.
• Ability to function within working conditions and physical requirements as described above.
• Ability to work assigned hours. Including overtime and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift or move objects weighing approximately 90 lbs. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to frequently stand and walk. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. Must be able to see objects close up and must have the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Technical work performed in an open shop environment with no air conditioning and minimal heating. Moderate noise level. Periodically exposed to all outdoor elements including heat, cold, rain, insects and other conditions which may exist from time to time. Must be able to work in tight spaces or congested quarters.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

IAP, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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