Manager, Modern & Classic Workshop
Los Angeles, CA
Posted . Posting closes .
Full time
Job Description
The Workshop Manager oversees the Motorsport workshop and the dyno operations of the organization. This includes the race car engine rebuild workshop, the race car gearbox rebuild workshop and the historic race workshop operations. The central role of the position is to manage the day-to-day operations and to provide leadership and supervision of the workshop team.
The employee in this capacity is responsible for adequate quality management and an efficient workshop management.
Roles & responsibilities
The primary functions of this role are as follows:
Leadership:
Forming and leading a team
Continuously development of social and professional team member skills
Perform yearly individual performance reviews
General:
Ensure the fulfillment of PMNAs targets
Ensure legal compliance
Definition and continuously optimization of processes and standards to ensure efficiency
Monthly report of appropriate KPIs
Continuously development of department and business opportunities
Achieving the highest level of quality in the motorsport workshop operations
Individual:
Establishing and maintain an efficient QM system
Ensure OSHA compliance and record keeping
Plan and manage customer orders
Provide procedure guidelines and technical information for technicians
Sub supplier management
Plan and maintenance on all building and workshop equipment
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education and certifications:
Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, Technical Automotive School degree or equivalent education and experience
Experience:
Minimum 3 years in workshop operation and racing, 8 years as professional in automobile industry
Skills and competencies:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (well spoken)
Strong organizational skills and well structured
Ability to operate independently
Confident and affable
Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality (integrity)
High quality standards and high accuracy
Service oriented and compassionate
Resilient and diligent
Ability to travel (about 30 days per year, including weekends)
Proficient in MS Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook
Percentage of required travel: 10%
Schedule/Shift: 40 weekly hours
Physical requirements
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.
This job operates in an automotive workshop and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, automotive parts at operational temperature and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.
Direct reports
List by job title any positions to be supervised by the incumbent:
Workshop coordinator
Workshop technician
Dyno technician
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