Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, Manheim

Cox Automotive Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the mechanic shop and lead a team of skilled technicians. You will ensure vehicles are inspected, repaired, and documented to high quality standards while managing costs and workflow.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, scheduling, training, and enforcing safety rules, with a focus on efficient customer service and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years in vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical or body shop.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanics to ensure vehicles are inspected, repaired and documented to quality standards.
• Track production and ensure timely billing and accurate work orders.
• Develop staff through recruiting, orientation, and training, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Monitor staffing levels and KPI performance; drive improvement initiatives.
• Maintain safe work environment and enforce safety procedures.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

5 years' experience

MS Office

Supervisory skills

Valid driver license

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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 how to get 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!

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:

• Manage activities of the mechanic shop to ensure vehicles are properly inspected, repaired, and all work is performed in a timely manner and according to established quality standards and customer or account requirements.
• Use management tools to track production and ensure charges are submitted for posting.
• Supervise the completion of work order forms to ensure accurate vehicle records.
• Approve and forward bills and invoices to the accounting department for timely billing.
• Develop mechanic shop staff professional and technical knowledge by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, and by providing educational opportunities.
• Counsel and discipline employees, as necessary. Plan, monitor, and evaluate job performance, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics, and develop and execute strategies for improvement.
• Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values, and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Work with other departments and staff to ensure effective and efficient operational processes that align with company objectives and strategies
• Provide high-quality customer service and products and resolve potential problems.
• Oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipment.
• Provide and maintain safe work environment by explaining, monitoring, and enforcing required Auction safety procedures and complying with OSHA requirements.
• Leading by example and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Enforcing all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a related field (vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical and/or body shop experience). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in a related field (vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical and/or body shop experience); a master's degree and 1 year of experience (vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical and/or body shop experience); or a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience (vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical and/or body shop experience).
• Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, teamwork, and customer service skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• A working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations is preferred.
• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
• ASE certifications in automotive repair.

Don't wait to give your career a tune-up.

USD 80,600.00 - 120,800.00 per year

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $80,600.00 - $120,800.00. 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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets