Associate Collision Manager

About the role

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• Associate Collision Manager
• Job Category
• Vehicle Service
• Location
• Plano, Texas
• Req. ID
• 287657
• Job Type
• Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla Collision is seeking an energetic professional with a proven record of accomplishment of managing people and processes to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. The Associate Collision Manager is the leader of our collision shop floor teams.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading an engaged team while delivering an impeccable service experience through driving excellent results and delivering operational efficiency in our collision centers. This position requires a clear understanding of production systems and collision shop workflow, utilizing critical thought processes and root cause analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Provide effective supervision and coaching to assigned shift to meet quality and facility goals.
• Maintain shop records and inventories.
• Manage the flow of work through the facility

• Act as the process leader for assigned shift.
• Define and improve work standards with input from technicians and the team.
• Lead, coach, and develop a highly engaged team

• Ensure work standards are current and accurate. Monitor employees to ensure they follow safety regulations and the collision center's safety program
• Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel issues. Schedule staff to meet facility needs and allow for vacations and time off according to company policies

• Select team members and ensure they receive required training.
• Hold regular one-on-one development meetings to support their professional growth and career advancement.
• Monitor training needs for the team and individuals, and coordinate training with training team resources as needed

• Provide effective daily communication to align all team members on goals. Share any issues that affect the facility or the overall organization
• Partner with the Collision Manager to scale and grow shop production to meet company targets, and work collaboratively with key partners. Perform other duties as assigned by the Collision Manager to support the business

What You’ll Bring

• 1-5+ years of experience leading a collision center, refurbishment center, service center, or similar operation
• 5-10+ years of collision technical experience or aptitude preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality and quantity. Able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities, set and achieve goals, lead group root-cause problem-solving, and develop quick countermeasures

• Able to interact effectively with customers as needed
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and understanding of repair estimates

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program

• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include

• critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program

Employee discounts and perks program

• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
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