Production Manager
Production Manager
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Job Description
DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining our Auto Services team youll become a part of a network of repair centres with one simple mission. To deliver high-quality repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible for our more than 100000 customers. As we look to the future you can look to yours too. From technical capability to customer relations here youll find a place where you can really thrive. Weve got this!
What youll be doing
The future is ambitious now the technologies used in Body Shops are evolving every single day which is really helping us re-shape vehicle repair industry. Thats why were excited to be growing our teams and looking for people to join us as a
- Production Manager
All roles are at the heart of our Auto Services business and youll need be enthusiastic upbeat and committed to delivering the best repair service.
As a Production Manager we want you to bring your previous experience skills and knowledge to the team you will run motivate develop and lead your team ensuring the team delivers a world class customer service meeting customers needs and keeping promises whilst meeting performance targets and operational objectives within DLG Auto Services. If you love to stay busy this role is really for you.
What youll need
You will lead and coordinate the workflow of repairs within DLG Auto Services ensuring financial volume and quality targets are achieved ensuring high quality repairs within company procedures to maximise customer satisfaction. The effective management of the productive and support departments and providing the delivery of high standard of engagement motivation and employee relations. This role will report to the site manager
This role will include understanding and knowledge of
- The management and co-ordination of productive and support staff to ensure effective workflow of repairs to meet the volume sales cost and customer/quality targets.
- Ensuring all Blueprint/Procedural/BS10125 regulations are adhered to at all times.
- You will have accountability for meeting and improving on customer satisfaction targets
- You will achieve and maintain and embed all best practice and lean activities as instructed by business strategy.
- Achieving budget sales and cost targets weekly monthly and annually
- Ensuring all health and safety policy and procedures are followed at all times with all staff utilising safe working practises and monitor the correct use and storage of PPE.
- Achieving plan departmental and site productivity by effective holiday planning workshop loading scheduling motivation and performance management of the productive staff.
- Achieving top and bottom box CSI by remaining on or better than target in each individual matrix measured by The Leadership Factor.
- Achieving company requirements for all legal and head office submissions.
- Group Learning Policy completion to a level of 100% quarterly.
- Apply Standard Operating Procedure in accordance with policy standards
- Ensuring regular 1 to 1s and quarterly reviews are undertaken in a timely manner and ratings are correctly applied.
- Build alongside the centre manager to ensure talent identification and appropriate succession planning is in place.
You would have previous experience in a similar role with the following skills/knowledge
- Experience of high volume accident repair management and scheduling (essential)
- Deep understanding and experience of BS10125 regulations (essential)
- Knowledge and experience of Thatcham repair methods
This is a permanent onsite role.
40 or 45 hour a week contracts available
Benefits
We recognise we wouldnt be where we are today without our colleagues thats why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
9% employer contributed pension
50% off home motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
Generous holidays
Buy as you earn share scheme
Employee discounts and cashback
Plus many more
We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why weve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best whatever that looks like and offering real choice flexibility and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. Theyre about recognising who you are and the life you live
Be yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. Were delighted to feature as one of the UKs Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know youre more than a CV and the things that make you you are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
