Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, Manheim Riverside
About The Position
Manheim, a Cox Automotive company, is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the daily operation of its mechanic shop at Manheim Riverside. The supervisor leads a team of mechanics and provides direction to technicians and allied vendors, ensuring that vehicle service and repair work meets company standards, applicable regulations, and customer expectations. The role includes overseeing a broad range of maintenance and repair work, purchasing supplies and equipment, ensuring accurate work orders and vehicle records, approving invoices, and monitoring staffing and work volumes. The supervisor also maintains clean and safe shop areas, enforces workplace policies, checks completed work for quality, and mentors technicians. This is an onsite position with a day shift and no travel requirement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in a related field such as vehicle reconditioning, detailing, mechanical work, or body shop work; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and 3 years, a master's degree and 1 year, or a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of related experience.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
- Excellent supervisory, organizational, teamwork, and customer service skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test. The company does not currently test for marijuana for this position; workplace restrictions on drugs illegal under federal or state law apply.
Nice To Haves
- ASE certifications in automotive repair.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to Auto Maintenance team members and allied vendors or service providers.
- Supervise and direct assigned technicians by setting work procedures, expediting workflow, assigning duties, and checking work for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Ensure service and repair work meets company standards, applicable regulations, and customer expectations.
- Oversee oil and filter changes, fuel filter changes, transmission flushes, vehicle safety and operational inspections, and repairs and maintenance involving diagnostics, brakes, tires, tune-ups, suspension, aerial lift electrical systems, interior and exterior components, engines, and driveline components.
- Purchase equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Supervise completion of work order forms to ensure vehicle records are accurate.
- Approve bills and invoices and forward them to Accounting.
- Review work volumes and plan and monitor staffing levels to promote efficiency, quality, and effective customer service.
- Ensure shop and work areas are clean and tidy.
- Enforce company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
- Follow safety and health procedures and model safe behaviors.
- Conduct periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
- Mentor and teach technicians to support the growth of the team.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may take as much paid vacation as they deem consistent with their duties, company needs, and obligations.
- Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
- Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for the employee's or family members' wellness.
- Additional paid time off may include bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
- Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement planning; and paid days off, including sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation, wellness days, and/or PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
