Body Shop Production manager - BMW OF FAIRFAX

Company Description

At BMW OF FAIRFAX, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Attend trade walks daily

·        Schedule all internal collision work

·       Direct and dispatch technicians and/or detailers specified RO’s

·       Create and maintain schedule for collision technicians and other associates

·       Monitors daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records

·       Facilitate Writing and Booking all Used Car RO’s 

·       Facilitate Ordering Parts and Billing out Parts for Used Vehicles

·       Facilitate sending out sublets, keeping day to day track of their progress

·       Properly posting all sublets to appropriate RO

·       Maintain service and detail timelines (turns) within 3 to 5 days (Pay Plan Based)

·       Insuring that vendor repairs are approved and consistent in pricing with negotiated pricing

·       Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them

·       Responsible for hiring, training, motivating, counseling, and monitoring the performance of collision department staff

·       Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports, tracking systems, and surveys

·       Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with other departments ·       Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.

·       Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures

·       Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing and all are processed correctly

·       Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends associates to appropriate training schools as needed

·       Monitors and follows up on all parts orders with the parts manager to ensure availability

·       Maintains high-quality reconditioning standards and minimizes comebacks.  Conduct periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality

·       Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases ·       Ensures that the work areas are kept clean and free of workplace hazards

·       Ensures the proper care, storage and inventory of special tools

·       Attends managers’ meetings as scheduled

·       Maintains a professional appearance and that of the recon team

·       Realize that the company’s business is built on guest satisfaction and devote himself/herself to guaranteeing satisfaction to guests

·       Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening

·       Attend Sonic meetings as requested

·       Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned projects ·       Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals

·       Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively

·       Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in the product

·       Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business

·       Follow directions from a supervisor

·       Understand and follow work rules and procedures

·       Accept constructive criticism

·       Interact well with others and be a positive influence on associate morale

·       Must sign voluntarily the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement and be able to be faithful to its provisions

Qualifications

o   High school diploma or the equivalent

o   Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information

o   Professional personal appearance 

o   Excellent communication skills

o   Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards

·       All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA

·       All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner

·       All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license. 

Additional Information

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