Production Manager
- Req Number: R030646
- Brand: Gerber Collision & Glass
- City, State: Chicago, IL
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 9/12/2023
Gerber Collision & Glass, IL Chicago-NW Hwy
WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS
Our Team Members Drive Us! Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $2+ billion in sales, over 800 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are passionate about delivering our goal to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best!
We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have endless opportunities for you to grow with us.
Gerber Collision & Glass recognizes, values and welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Job Description:
Role Summary
The Production Manager's primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience while leading and managing the workflow through effective utilization of the workforce. The Production Manager ensures that the customers' vehicles are repaired on time, exceeding Gerber Collision's quality expectations and the customers' needs. The Production Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the customer's experience by ensuring the quality in the repair facility is maintained and delivery target dates are achieved while working in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs. The Production Manager is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of Gerber Collision at all times.
Reporting Relationships
Accountabilities
are met
Key Attributes/Traits
Key Education, Experience, and Skills
Required :
Responsibilities
Our Production Manager is a position that is fully involved in the WOW operating away and must be committed to the success of deploying the process. As such, specific responsibilities may evolve over time due to changing business needs, new technology, and new processes.
Please see the attached document for a full list of responsibilities: Production Manager - Wow Operating Way
Key Success Measures and Metrics
Associated Standard Operating Procedures and Required Knowledge Base
Physical factors
Moderate - Heavy - Lifting 20-50 pounds
Pulling/Pushing, Carrying
Walking (7+ hours)
Sitting (1 hour or less)
Standing (7+ hours)
Operating a motor vehicle
Disclaimer
While we have attempted to make this position description as comprehensive and useful as possible, it cannot encompass all aspects of the job that an employee may be called on to perform. Every employee must be ready and willing to undertake all other duties that may be assigned by his or her supervisor to ensure the effective and safe operation of a collision repair center.
Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:
Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.
About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.
WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS
Our Team Members Drive Us! Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $2+ billion in sales, over 800 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are passionate about delivering our goal to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best!
We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have endless opportunities for you to grow with us.
Gerber Collision & Glass recognizes, values and welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Job Description:
Role Summary
The Production Manager's primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience while leading and managing the workflow through effective utilization of the workforce. The Production Manager ensures that the customers' vehicles are repaired on time, exceeding Gerber Collision's quality expectations and the customers' needs. The Production Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the customer's experience by ensuring the quality in the repair facility is maintained and delivery target dates are achieved while working in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs. The Production Manager is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of Gerber Collision at all times.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to General Manager
- Has no direct reports
Accountabilities
- Plan daily production schedule to maximize efficiency and maintain cycle
- time goals
- Run production meeting to communicate priorities to staff
- Perform in-process quality control checks to ensure company standards
are met
- Immediately identify and address any quality issues or production delays
- Perform final quality inspection prior to delivery of the vehicle to customer
- Other duties may be assigned
Key Attributes/Traits
- Self Motivated
- Decision Making Skills
- Give Direction in a team environment
- Time Management Skills - Must be able to meet deadlines
Key Education, Experience, and Skills
Required :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Proven leadership experience in a collision repair environment or similar role
- Ability to motivate others utilizing effective coaching tools and management skills
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to interpret work scope from vehicle estimates or work orders
- Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle repair practices
- Customer Service Oriented and strong organizational skills
- Effectively manage a fast-paced environment, demonstrating multi-tasking ability while working under pressure
- I-Car Registered (working towards Gold Class certification)
- Frequently required to bend, crouch, reach, handle tools and lift in excess of 50lbs of materials
- Valid Driver's License
Responsibilities
Our Production Manager is a position that is fully involved in the WOW operating away and must be committed to the success of deploying the process. As such, specific responsibilities may evolve over time due to changing business needs, new technology, and new processes.
Please see the attached document for a full list of responsibilities: Production Manager - Wow Operating Way
Key Success Measures and Metrics
- Quantitative Metrics
- Length of Rental
- Quality Scores
- Scanning
- Sales - Quarterly Bonus
- Retention
- Shop CSI NPS Scores
- Rental BHPD
- Shop Gross Profit % to Budget
- Qualitative Metrics
- Employee Development
Associated Standard Operating Procedures and Required Knowledge Base
- Following and Implementing the WOW Operating way from the time of drop off to delivery of the vehicle.
- Repair Start
- 0800 Morning Huddle
- Vehicle Delivery Plan
- Rental Car Reconciliation Management Tool
- Timely Disassembly
- Final Repair Planning Meeting
- Quality Control Checklist
- 1:00PM Production Meeting
- Updating CCC One
Physical factors
Moderate - Heavy - Lifting 20-50 pounds
Pulling/Pushing, Carrying
Walking (7+ hours)
Sitting (1 hour or less)
Standing (7+ hours)
Operating a motor vehicle
Disclaimer
While we have attempted to make this position description as comprehensive and useful as possible, it cannot encompass all aspects of the job that an employee may be called on to perform. Every employee must be ready and willing to undertake all other duties that may be assigned by his or her supervisor to ensure the effective and safe operation of a collision repair center.
Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:
- Competitive Pay Plans
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Continuing Education Opportunities
Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.
About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.
