Body Repair Production Manager - Bergen

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
Tesla Body Repair is seeking a highly driven professional with a proven record of managing people and processes to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. As the Production Manager you will be responsible for managing the workflow and production work force at our Tesla-owned and operated Body Repair Center. This position requires a strong understanding of Body Repair business processes and operations, as well as the willingness to adapt to and excel in a dynamic business environment. You must be a strong tactical problem solver who can work in a fast-paced environment, capable of multi-tasking, and effectively leading a team to achieve business goals and objectives

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Body Repair Center Manager in daily operations to deliver excellent results in all aspects of customer, people, operations, and financials
• Provide inspiring leadership to the workshop team, and keep them informed and motivated
• Ensure application of the highest quality repair standards
• Develop and maintain production plans to optimise the throughput of the workshop and ensure the timely return of customer vehicles
• Manage daily resource scheduling and task allocation to maximise efficiency
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to technicians and possess a thorough understanding of their strengths and development needs; coordinating with Training as required to close capability gaps.
• Conduct regular 1-2-1 performance discussions with team members in line with Tesla’s required standards
• Conduct technician recruitment and selection activity and otherwise support the growth and development of the site
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Body Repair Center Manager, including deputising for the Body Repair Center Manager
• Work closely with Body Repair HQ teams on initiatives spanning continuous improvement, best practise standards, policies, guidance, system development and change management

What You’ll Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in workshop management within the Body Repair industry
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire a team to achieve business targets
• Ability to organise complex team operations and optimise production plans ‘on the fly’
• Capable of working under own initiative in limited supervision environments
• Solid comprehension of automotive repair procedures and estimates
• Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in vehicle body repair
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office as a communication, presentation and data management tool

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Work closely with the Body Repair Center Manager in daily operations to deliver excellent results in all aspects of customer, people, operations, and financials
• Provide inspiring leadership to the workshop team, and keep them informed and motivated
• Ensure application of the highest quality repair standards
• Develop and maintain production plans to optimise the throughput of the workshop and ensure the timely return of customer vehicles
• Manage daily resource scheduling and task allocation to maximise efficiency
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to technicians and possess a thorough understanding of their strengths and development needs; coordinating with Training as required to close capability gaps.
• Conduct regular 1-2-1 performance discussions with team members in line with Tesla’s required standards
• Conduct technician recruitment and selection activity and otherwise support the growth and development of the site
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Body Repair Center Manager, including deputising for the Body Repair Center Manager
• Work closely with Body Repair HQ teams on initiatives spanning continuous improvement, best practise standards, policies, guidance, system development and change managemen