Automotive Shop Supervisor - Day Shift

Lead a workforce of mechanics across multiple departments Distribute work orders and coordinate work hand off between shiftsUnderstand basic job requirements for mechanical work to hold mechanics accountable for timing on job completionEnsure drivers and mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concernsReview road conditions for ability to perform test and Communicating with Grounds crew on facility conditions and required maintenance (road grading, pothole filling, snow removal…)Communicate with onsite engineering team regarding vehicle status and required engineering assistance.Access to Corporate SystemsTroubleshooting basic ipad issuesScheduling drivers based on vehicle priority, driver ability and driver trainingUnderstand union contractDiscipline according to union contractComplete monthly safety talk signoffs for supervised workforce and turn in on timeCreate maintenance requests for damaged/broken equipment and facilitiesMonitor stock of consumable stock for trailers and maintain stock required for test plan requirementsMaintain current safety protocols and develop improvements for supervisors, mechanics and driversPresent on a rotating schedule in the Plant wide safety meeting for safety improvementsEnsure test vehicles are driven according to requested testing requirementsEnsure mechanics properly document all vehicle issues and potential customer concerns.Ensure test vehicles are properly maintained and work orders are completed on time to meet milestone requirements in each area (Dynamics, Brakes Certification, Performance/Fuel Economy)Lead on-going process improvements and best practices within the three departments in order to drive improved performance regarding safety, quality, cost, and MoraleEnsure proper Mechanic training is completed to perform all required mechanical workReview departmental OT requests and determine OT requirements to meet test completion and certification targets.Able to work additional hours as required, including weekends and Holidays when neededManage daily driver needs based on vehicles available to drive.Review drive time and issue discipline when drivers have not met minimum requirementsPlan mechanic support for trips in development needs as requested by engineering.Order all parts required for mechanics and drivers to complete their missionMust be Incident Commander trained, and lead Emergency Response Team efforts on all shiftsTraining available