Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, Manheim Riverside

Cox Enterprises; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven paid holidays

Up to 160 hours paid wellness per year

Paid time off / vacation

Job summary

Cox Automotive, through Manheim, seeks a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a busy mechanic shop and lead a team of skilled technicians in daily operations.

You will direct work, ensure quality and safety, and mentor technicians to grow their skills. A strong supervisory background and ASE certification are preferred for this hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5 years’ related experience (vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical/body shop).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent supervisory, organizational, teamwork, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to Auto Maintenance team members and allied vendors/service providers.
• Supervise technicians, assign duties, and ensure work meets policy and procedures.
• Ensure service and repair work meets company standards and safety requirements; perform varied repairs and maintenance.
• Manage inventory—purchasing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Review and finalize work orders for accurate vehicle records; process invoices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ASE certifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance

Management Level

Supervisor

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 $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.

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.

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/vets

Applicants 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.