Recon Service Manager (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Oceanside, CA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Every team needs a coach. Every ship needs a captain. Every shop needs a manager. At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we're looking for a solid, stalwart individual for the role of Manager, Reconditioning Services. We believe a good leader prioritizes the personal development of those in their charge, encouraging strategic thinking, innovation and action. They're also self-aware, ethical and civic-minded.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree and 6+ years of related experience (reconditioning and/or lot operations; body shop; automotive service and/ or repair); or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• At least 1 year experience in a management or lead role.
• Good communication and interaction skills.
• Good management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.)
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations regarding OSHA, EPA and MSDS.
• ASE certification automotive body repair or reconditioning is preferred.
• Diesel and transmission experience.
• Industry certifications such as electrical and A/C.
• OEM mechanical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are repaired and painted to meet Manheim's standards and customer or account requirements.
• Purchase equipment, materials and supplies for the shop and oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipment.
• Maintain and develop staff by recruiting and training employees and providing educational opportunities.
• Prepare estimates for collision repair, lot damage, transport damage, etc.
• Review work volumes, planning and continuously monitoring staffing levels.
• Set an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensure that all employees are treated with respect.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Partner with various market level support teams to ensure effective and efficient operational processes.
• Oversee the quality control of vehicles.
• Communicate and resolve reconditioning goals.
• Measure process efficiency and effectiveness and implement improvement strategies.
• Manage Mechanics completing detailed inspections, preparing reconditioning estimates and completing repairs.
• Oversee sublet vendor partnerships in the Body Shop and Detail department.
• Complete minor to complex diagnoses and repairs to all vehicle systems.
• Handle and dispose of all fluids in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Create and maintain vehicle history and maintenance.
• Evaluate job performances and conduct performance appraisals.
• Direct staff to ensure a high level of quality and accuracy in their repair work.
• Approve and forward bills to the appropriate personnel to ensure accurate billing.
• Assist in counseling employees, monitoring and evaluating employee job performance, and conducting performance appraisals.

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
• up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
• 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.
• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager