Ipswich based business is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our smash repair workshop in Ipswich. We are looking for someone who understands the smash repair industry, can lead a team and keep vehicles moving efficiently through the repair process.
About the Role
You will oversee the day-to-day production of the workshop, including:
Planning and managing daily workflow
Allocating work to workshop staff
Monitoring vehicles throughout the repair process
Keeping jobs moving through panel, paint, assembly and detailing
Identifying and resolving delays or bottlenecks
Coordinating with the office and parts team
Maintaining quality and ensuring repairs are completed to a high standard
Managing workshop staff, productivity and priorities
Keeping the workshop organised and running efficiently
Communicating job progress and expected completion dates with the office team
About You
Ideally, you will:
Have experience in the smash repair/collision repair industry
Understand the repair process from start to finish
Have previous production management, workshop management or foreman experience
Be organised and able to manage multiple jobs and priorities
Be confident leading and managing a team
Have robust attention to quality and workmanship
Be proactive and able to solve problems as they arise
Communicate well with both workshop and office staff
Experience with iBodyshop, Audanet or PartsCheck would be an advantage but isn't essential.
About Us
Riverside Paint & Panel is an independent and growing smash repair business based in Ipswich. We have a up-to-date, well-equipped workshop and a excellent team, and we're looking for the right person to help us manage our continued growth. Remuneration will be negotiated based on experience.
If you have smash repair industry experience and are ready to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy workshop, we'd love to hear from you.