Collision Production Assistant

Boyd Group Services•Crystal Lake, IL

17d•$40,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Collision Production Assistant supports the General Manager (GM) by ensuring technicians have the materials, including parts, needed to perform repairs. The role participates in final repair plan meetings and morning and afternoon huddles to identify issues, ensure parts are on track, and keep dashboards current. It also supports consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan and coordinates vehicle flow, equipment, parts, sublet work, and communication across production departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience in a collision repair environment or similar role.
Up to 2 years of experience.
Basic knowledge of the repair process.
Service orientation.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to frequently bend, crouch, reach, handle tools, and lift materials in excess of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
Oversee major vehicle disassembly for repair planning, including moving damaged vehicles to the disassembly area, scheduling measuring equipment, communicating availability to the damage writer, and moving vehicles to production staging.
Oversee original and supplemental parts orders, ensuring parts are received, verified, stored, and dispatched accurately and when needed; return unused parts for credit and inform the estimator and/or CSR.
Keep technicians and the GM informed about changes or variances from expected repair plans and completion timelines.
Facilitate efficient use of the collision center and equipment through preventative maintenance, timely vehicle movement, and ensuring equipment is operating properly and maintained.
Move vehicles into production when dispatched, between departments as steps are completed, and out of production when complete or when production is halted for more than two hours.
Schedule and coordinate sublet functions, including communicating with technicians and the front office, moving vehicles to the appropriate area, and returning vehicles to production.
Coordinate scheduled vehicle movement between the metal and paint departments for prep work, assembly, and trim-out.
Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed for equipment and collision-center-owned tools, and that portable tools and equipment are stored in designated spaces.
Keep stalls clear of damaged parts and rubbish.
Direct porters and detail personnel to move vehicles and detail completed vehicles in a timely manner.
Participate in final repair plan meetings and morning and afternoon huddles to note issues; ensure parts are on track and dashboards are current.

Benefits

Annual paid time off (PTO) plans.
Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Six paid holidays annually.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
Additional voluntary life insurance.
Continuing education opportunities.
Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
Voluntary daily pay option.