Production Trainer, Collision Centers AutoCanada

Remote Traveling Position

Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta / Winnipeg, Manitoba / Montreal, Quebec

Who We Want

AutoCanada Collision Centers is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our growing team! This leader is passionate about Collision Centers and genuinely motivated by leading and coaching a team to success and curating exceptional experiences for our customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building and executing the Collision Centers strategy while providing leadership to new and experienced Collision Centre Team Members.

As we grow our Collision Centre family through acquisitions, we want leaders who are passionate about leading our Collision Centers to excellence.

We are growing at a rapid pace, and we need team members that can lead, coach, train, and mentor so that we can continue our momentum.

It is our goal to be the destination for top talent and we are committed to providing our team members with meaningful and challenging work, an engaging and collaborative environment, recognition for performance, and opportunities for growth and advancement by cultivating a culture of excellence and aspiring to be best-in-class in the industry.

Our goal is to promote the current reputation, services, and attributes of each Collision Centre using the scale and advantages that come with being a part of the AutoCanada Collision Centers family.

Why This is the Perfect Opportunity for You

AutoCanada is a CADA Laureate Winner in Business Innovation and a TSX30 Winner, with no small part due to our cutting-edge operational analytics.

Join this enthusiastic and highly effective team that has no end to challenging and interesting work. We are growing, and our mindset is expansionary, with so much potential for the right person!

Culture at AutoCanada is everything! Our greatest accomplishment is having a productive culture. Our culture is based on :

• Drive for Performance
• Trust & Transparency
• People Development
• Promoting from Within
• Accountability to Ourselves & to Each Other

PROFIT IS THE RESULT NOT THE VISION. That’s why we are looking for a leader who is passionate about automotive and who is genuinely motivated by leading and coaching a team to success!

What We Offer

• Industry-leading Pay Plan
• Paid vacation
• Health and Dental Benefits (of course)
• A team full of GRIT passion & perseverance
• An opportunity to be part of an exciting, GROWING BUSINESS
• Company-funded training and continuing education
• Multiple opportunities for growth from coast to coast

The Role

• Provide mentorship to collision team members
• Train on writing comprehensive estimates and supplements aligned with OEM repair procedures
• Train the team members on parts process to ensure proper workflow
• Provide training on world class customer service and communications
• Work with collision teams to develop plans for proper workflow throughout the repair process
• Train and Support Collision Teams on Quality Management
• Provide training on Workflow Management
• Assess Technician Efficiencies and Workflows
• Develop training programs for production staff
• Train and Support Teams on Level Scheduling
• Provide feedback to Collision and Regional Managers
• Provide constructive coaching, feedback, and communicate Collision Centers goals and expectations in a manner that ensures team member success
• Travel is required
• Speaking French is a requirement

What You Bring to the Table but we’re totally flexible for the right person

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Collision Centre Estimator, or Production Manager role Is of benefit.
• Experience using Collision Centre's systems is a requirement
• Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service.
• Lean six sigma training is an asset
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets.
• Results-driven and career-focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful
• Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Highly skilled in standard office software (MS Office, SharePoint, etc.).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving history.

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