Body Shop Manager

As the Repairs & Maintenance Manager, your primary responsibility will be to oversee timely repairs and maintenance of all vehicles to ensure optimal condition, minimize downtime, and maximize operational efficiency. This involves conducting regular inspections, scheduling maintenance, and promptly addressing repairs. You will be required to coordinate vehicle procurement and refurbishment activities by collaborating with procurement teams to acquire new vehicles based on organizational needs. Additionally, overseeing the refurbishment process of existing vehicles to extend their lifespan and enhance performance will be part of your role. Managing vehicle insurance policies will also be a key aspect of your responsibilities, ensuring that all vehicles are adequately insured and premiums are paid on time. You will be responsible for facilitating claims processing in case of accidents or damages. Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards related to vehicle maintenance, safety, and environmental requirements is crucial. You will need to stay updated on these regulations and ensure that all vehicles meet the necessary standards. Budget management is another vital aspect of your role, where you will develop and oversee the budget for repairs and maintenance activities. Monitoring expenditures to ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards will be essential. Supervising a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics will be part of your duties, including providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety protocols. Establishing and implementing standardized procedures for vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repair processes is imperative. Continuously evaluating and improving maintenance workflows for efficiency and effectiveness will be necessary. Maintaining accurate records of vehicle maintenance history, repairs, inspections, and related documentation is crucial. Generating reports for management review and decision-making based on this documentation will be required. Collaborating with fleet management, operations, and procurement teams to ensure seamless coordination of vehicle maintenance activities with overall organizational objectives will be part of your role. Identifying improvement opportunities, such as process enhancements, cost savings initiatives, and performance optimization strategies within the repairs and maintenance function, will also be essential. Implementing appropriate strategies and initiatives to achieve desired outcomes will be key to your success in this role.,