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