Automotive Detail Shop Supervisor

Cox Enterprises•Bordentown, NJ
•$67,200 - $100,800•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is hiring a Supervisor, Detail Shop at Manheim to help the shop manager oversee daily operations. The supervisor leads vehicle inspection and reconditioning workflows, supports shop employees, and helps ensure vehicles are completed on time. The role is onsite at a specified Cox location and works a day shift, with no travel required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of relevant experience in vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical work, or body shop work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, be able to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles, and be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. A pre-employment drug test is required; the company does not currently test for marijuana for this position. Compensation includes a base salary of $67,200 to $100,800, with potential eligibility for an incentive program. Cox offers eligible employees healthcare and retirement benefits, paid time off and holidays, wellness time, and other leave. Employment is subject to the company’s drug-free workplace policy. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and at least five years of relevant experience in vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical work, or body shop work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
  • Ability to drive standard and automatic transmission vehicles.
  • Competent supervisory and excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
  • Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • Excellent people, teamwork, and customer service skills.
  • Strong communication and interaction skills.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise vehicle inspections.
  • Manage shop employee workflow and activities to help ensure vehicles are completed on time.
  • Ensure employees have appropriate equipment and are properly trained.
  • Communicate and resolve reconditioning goals, results, and problems with the operations manager.
  • Assist the manager in monitoring and evaluating employee job performance and conducting performance appraisals.
  • Use management tools to track production and post charges.
  • Lead by example and ensure employees are treated with respect.
  • Monitor and control the use of supplies, materials, and equipment for the reconditioning shop.
  • Enforce company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and potential annual bonuses or incentive compensation.
  • Unlimited paid vacation time, effective day one, subject to company needs and duties.
  • Seven company-paid holidays.
  • Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision options; an employee-only plan may be free if the employee participates in the health screening program.
  • Ten days of free child or senior care through a complimentary Care.com membership.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to an 8% company match.
  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Employee discounts on items including cars, computers, and continuing education.
  • Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee or family members.
  • Additional paid leave options including bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer, military, and parental leave.
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