Re-Conditioning Manager
Re-Conditioning Manager
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Job Description
We are currently looking for a skilled and dynamic ReConditioning Manager to play a pivotal role in overseeing the entire process for our used vehicles. You will ensure that each vehicle meets our dealerships highquality standards before it is offered for sale. This position demands strong leadership and organisational skills to effectively manage technicians coordinate with vendors and adhere to timelines that drive an efficient and costeffective workflow. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Develop and implement efficient workflows to ensure vehicles are reconditioned in a timely and costeffective manner.
- Work closely with service technicians detailers and vendors to ensure quality repairs and detailing.
- Maintain a reconditioning pipeline prioritising vehicles based on sales demand and site needs.
- Ensure vehicles meet all dealership quality standards before being approved for sale.
- Coordinate with the sales and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of vehicles.
- Negotiate and manage relationships with thirdparty vendors for mechanical repairs bodywork detailing and other services.
- Monitor costs and ensure adherence to reconditioning budgets while maintaining quality.
- Review and approve repair orders ensuring work is necessary and completed efficiently.
- Identify costsaving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure all reconditioned vehicles meet dealership and customer expectations.
- Ensure compliance with all safety environmental and manufacturer standards.
- Maintain proper documentation of all reconditioning work including repairs inspections and costs.
- Address any quality concerns before vehicles are placed at site.
- Supervise and lead a team of service technicians detailers and other reconditioning employees.
- Provide training and guidance to team members to ensure efficiency and quality standards are met.
- Monitor team performance and provide feedback to improve productivity.
- Foster a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and accountability.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including reconditioning cycle time cost per vehicle and inventory readiness.
- Provide regular updates to management on reconditioning progress and challenges.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise reconditioning operations.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 35 years in automotive service reconditioning or fixed operations preferably in a dealership setting.
- Proven experience managing a team in a fastpaced environment.
- Understanding of vehicle repairs bodywork detailing and reconditioning processes.
- Ability to multitask prioritise and manage reconditioning timelines effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for working with vendors technicians and dealership leadership.
- Ability to ensure highquality reconditioning while controlling costs.
- Experience with dealership management software repair order systems and inventory tracking tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot challenges and implement solutions quickly.
- ASE Certification or equivalent automotive service credentials.
- Experience with auction and tradein vehicle inspections.
- Hold a current drivers licence.
- Willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.
Additional Information :
Benefits and perks
- You will have access to a fully funded Employee Assistance Program to provide you with the support and resources to thrive personally and professionally.
- Companyfunded flu vaccinations.
- Refer a friend and we will provide an upfront bonus!
- Access to generous discounts and savings through our Rewards platform
- A day off for your birthday and;
- Annual Family fun days held across the country!
At Dutton Automotive we value our customers and our employees. Our values are built on prioritising our customer needs valuing our employees flexibility to change and fostering creativity and initiative. If you share our values and have the skills and experience we are looking for we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
