Dealership:L0564 Ultimate Airstreams

Ultimate Airstreams (Clackamas, OR)

Full-Time Body Shop Manager Needed!

80 Hours of PTO front-loaded on day 1Great benefits and career opportunitiesPay: $80,000-$110,000/yr. (base + commissions)Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7 am-5:30 pm

Airstream Adventures\Ultimate Airstreams has joined the Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) family; one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., and one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 150.  

With a mission of Growth Powered by People, Lithia & Driveway continuously creates new opportunities for our people. We aim to create an environment where you are enabled to reach your highest potential, where you feel both inspired and supported. With core values to Earn Customers for Life, Take Personal Ownership, Improve Constantly and Have Fun, we believe in celebrating success and cheering one another on! 

Ultimate Airstreams is the premier Airstream custom design and fabrication company in the nation. Located in Clackamas, OR, we specialize in the design and custom building of Airstreams for commercial and personal use.  At Ultimate Airstreams part of our purpose is to provide our Team Members with the opportunity to grow professionally, and personally, to achieve their goals.  If this sounds like something that you'd be interested in, please read on!  

Our team are some of the best at their craft, and we are looking for someone who is just as passionate! 

We are looking for an experienced Body Shop Manager to add to our growing team. Your primary duties will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of Guest orders, the production floor, and all Ultimate staff (talented cabinet makers, electricians and plumbers). This includes organizing Guest information, scheduling, and chaperoning the completion of projects through the Ultimate Airstreams collaborative workflow. The Body Shop Manager will create goals and objectives for the department to ensure we are producing at peak efficiency.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

To persuade and influence a Guest to make a purchase decision (from us) sooner or later – preferably today.Lead through support and adherence to Airstream Adventures & Lithia Values, Total Guest Experience, Vision, and Purpose.Promote and enforce all Safety rules and guidelines. Immediately report any incidents, injuries or near-misses to Manager.Works cooperatively and respectfully with all Team Members, Guest, and vendors.Hire and supervise all production staff Team Members, as well as monitor their performance in servicing Guests.Estimating, negotiating and agreeing budgets and timescales with Guests and Managers.Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary.Delegate project tasks based on individual strengths, skill sets and experience level.Planning and organizing production schedules, while continuously assessing timescales, deadlines and production staff.Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.Assessing project and resource requirements.Maintain the highest Guest Service Index (GSI) rating from Guests by handling Guest complaints immediately and according to AANW policy.Determining quality control standards.Overseeing production processes.Selecting, ordering and purchasing materials.Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment.Liaising with marketing and sales staff.Organizing relevant training sessions.Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity across production lines.Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.Create goals and objectives for the department, which includes an annual operating budget and a marketing plan to promote new and repeat business.

Specific Job Requirements

Excellent communication skills.Exceptional analytical, problem identification, and problem-solving skills.Organized and detail-oriented.Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.Respectfully takes direction from Management.Enforce and practice policies to establish a culture of health and safety.

Education and Experience Requirements

Associates Degree or similar discipline experience, preferred.2-3 years of Body Shop Management/Project Management and production experience, preferred.Valid Driver’s License with clean, insurable, driving record.Strong work ethic and organizational skills.Ability to effectively communicate with dealership Team Members and Guests alike.

Working Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require:

Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items - The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Requires the ability to move around and maneuver products when necessary.

Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Walking and Standing - Requires moving around.

Requires good hand and finger dexterity.

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions.

The estimated annual earning range for this position is ($80,000 to $110,000), which includes commissions on (Commissions –Ex: “Individual Sales and/or Individual Gross Profit”, “Department Net”) and/or bonus opportunities such as (Bonuses –Ex: “Parts Gross Achievement, Manufacturer Approvability”).

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, as well as a variety of other benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Information about LITHIA’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.lithiacareers.com/.

We offer best in class industry benefits:Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.