Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, Manheim Riverside

Cox Automotive; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Manheim, part of Cox Automotive, seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a busy mechanic shop. You will direct a team of technicians, manage work orders, and ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, vendor coordination, and strict adherence to company policies and safety practices. A valid driver’s license and 30 lb lifting ability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5 years in vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical or body shop experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to the Auto Maintenance team and vendors.
• Supervise technicians: assign duties, monitor workflow and quality.
• Ensure service/repair work meets company standards, safety and customer expectations.
• Purchase equipment, materials and supplies; manage invoices.
• Review work volumes and ensure efficient staffing and customer service.
• Keep shop and work areas clean and compliant with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

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:

• 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 regulation 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:

• 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:

• ASE certifications in automotive repair.