We’renow hiring anAutomotive Maintenance and Damage Managerto join the Avis Budget Group team. In this role, you will lead the overall performance of the fleet services function with respect to the servicing, vehicle damagerepairand in-fleeting/de-fleeting of rental vehicles to maximize fleetutilizationand profitability for the City/District. You will drive operational excellence, lead a high-performing team, andmaintainsafety, efficiency, and accountability across all damage operations.
What You'll Do:
Develops,implementsand communicates operating plans to maximize fleetutilizationto business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the vehicle damage repair of fleet vehicles
Manages performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating,monitoringand updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for damage, including, but not limited to, cost per estimate, overdue idlecarsand vendor management/cycle time
Assesses damage areaon a daily basisto prioritize vehicles for repair and/or salvage; communicates work toappropriate teammembers/employees
Ensures all repair orders are completed and processedin accordance withestablished guidelines
Determinedamage repair estimated labor hours and sourceoptimalrepair parts
Minimizes damage estimate, bodyshopand on-lot repair cycle time
Conducts monthly damage writer reviews and damage writer audits
Forecasts, budgets and manages key financial drivers including, but not limited to, cost of repair
Selects,managesandmaintainsappropriate bodyshop relationships and workload assignment, including, but not limited to, negotiating body shop rates, conducting semi-annual body shop audits, ensuring established service levels and quality standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed
Ensures proper use of purchase orders, receipt of services and/goods,timelysubmission of invoices for approval and thetimelypayment of invoices
Maintain up to date files on vendor insurance policies
At bussing locations, oversees the damage repair of all busses for the operation
Manages all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, on-boarding, training, recognition and performance management of both managers and employees to enable ahigh performanceculture
Supervises, develops, motivates,recognizesand evaluates the performance of manager and employee staff to enable a high performing culture
Manages allfacetsof employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner,in accordance withCompany policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners where appropriate
Provides a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained
May berequiredto performadditionalduties as directed by management
PerksYou’llGet:
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible toelectother voluntary benefitsincluding:Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, andadditionallife insurance coverages
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
What We're Looking For:
High School diplomarequired;2-4 yearcollege degree preferred (or equivalent in education,trainingor experience)
Minimum of 2 years management experience of employees in related field (rental car, automotive shop orservice orientedfield)
Prior experience writing damage is preferable
Valid driver’s license and successful background check
Ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment that may include early morning, nights, or weekends, asdeterminedby business needs
Ability to lift 50 pounds and oversee multiple work areas
Organizational and prioritization skills
Financial acumen and forecasting skills
Talent management and delegation
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Excellent investigation andproblem solvingskills
Negotiation and vendor management skills
The annual starting salary for this position is between $70,000 – $80,000 annually.
Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.