Job Description
This position manages the daily operation of the vehicle body shop, including directing the work of and supervising body shop employees.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage activities of the body shop to ensure vehicles are repaired and painted to meet reconditioning standards and customer or account requirements.
- Purchase equipment, materials and supplies for the body shop and 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. Facilitate safety training for shop employees.
- Supervise the completion of work order forms to ensure accurate vehicle records. Approve and forward bills and invoices to accounting department for timely billing.
- Maintain and develop body shop staff and their 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.
- Prepare estimates for collision repair, lot damage, transport damage, etc. as necessary.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 or more years experience in automotive or body shop preferred
- Good communication and interaction skills, competent management and organizational skills required.
- Good computer and software knowledge.
- Valid Drivers License and good driving record required. Must be able to pass a preemployment drug test
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Livingston, TX 77351: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person