RC Team Lead, Quality and Logistics

Responsibilities of the Job (Or Better Known as, Your Next Destination):

Responsible for leading a team of technicians, cosmetic associates, or detailers by personal demonstration, observation, and ongoing coaching to improve performance and help the center hit production targets.

• Review and identify mechanical and/or cosmetic defects of incoming inventory and properly document needs, to ensure adherence to DriveTime standards.
• Manage the movement of cars into and out of the Reconditioning Center safely for repairs, while meeting or exceeding set production, cost, and quality goals.
• Mentor and train a small team of technicians, cosmetic repair technicians, or detailers to complete tasks effectively, minimizing errors, waste, and delays in production.
• Observe, assess, and participate in both inspection and repair procedures to maximize efficiencies and decision-making processes.
• Work in ways to decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (The Good Stuff):

• Must lead, train, and develop your team members to complete tasks and assignments
• Must have the ability to lead others to achieve production targets
• Must always practice and promote safety in the workplace to eliminate hazard to one’s self and team members
• Must be able to retain training instruction, implement feedback received, and adapt to any and all changes in production processes
• May require up to 15% travel to support training needs and business operations.

Requirements (a.k.a. What You Need to Get the Job Done)

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Trade school or ASE’s are nice to have as well.
• 2+ years managing a minimum of 15 employees or more (Supply chain management preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years’ automotive repair experience.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Physical Demands: The physical demands for this job

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

• Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to consistently operate a vehicle and other productivity machinery, such as heavy equipment and power tools.
• This position could require moving objects up to 60 pounds.
• Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• May need to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight spaces, such as underneath a vehicle.
• Frequently communicate with internal customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently move about the workplace to access various machinery, vehicles, etc.
• May work in an environment that could be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.