Recon Service Manager

Cox Enterprises

Manager overseeing reconditioning services to ensure quality and efficiency in vehicle repairs at Cox Automotive. Leading a team and managing operations at specified locations in California.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeOceanside • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,600 - $120,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure vehicles are repaired and painted to meet Manheim's standards and customer or account requirements.
Purchase equipment, materials and supplies for the shop and oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipment.
Maintain and develop staff by recruiting and training employees and providing educational opportunities.
Prepare estimates for collision repair, lot damage, transport damage, etc.
Review work volumes, planning and continuously monitoring staffing levels.
Set an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensure that all employees are treated with respect.
Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
Partner with various market level support teams to ensure effective and efficient operational processes.
Oversee the quality control of vehicles.
Communicate and resolve reconditioning goals.
Measure process efficiency and effectiveness and implement improvement strategies.
Manage Mechanics completing detailed inspections, preparing reconditioning estimates and completing repairs.
Oversee sublet vendor partnerships in the Body Shop and Detail department.
Complete minor to complex diagnoses and repairs to all vehicle systems.
Handle and dispose of all fluids in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Create and maintain vehicle history and maintenance.
Evaluate job performances and conduct performance appraisals.
Direct staff to ensure a high level of quality and accuracy in their repair work.
Approve and forward bills to the appropriate personnel to ensure accurate billing.
Assist in counseling employees, monitoring and evaluating employee job performance, and conducting performance appraisals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum: BA/BS degree and 6+ years of related experience (reconditioning and/or lot operations; body shop; automotive service and/or repair); or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
At least 1 year experience in a management or lead role.
Good communication and interaction skills.
Good management and organizational skills.
Ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.)
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Preferred: Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations regarding OSHA, EPA and MSDS.
ASE certification automotive body repair or reconditioning is preferred.
Diesel and transmission experience.
Industry certifications such as electrical and A/C.
OEM mechanical certification preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties
seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
time off to vote
jury duty leave
volunteer time off
military leave
parental leave
health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
retirement planning (401(k))

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Hard Skills & Tools

Vehicle RepairCollision Repair EstimationQuality ControlProcess Efficiency MeasurementDetailed InspectionsComplex DiagnosesRepair CompletionEquipment MaintenanceStaff Performance EvaluationVendor Partnership Management

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsEmployee Counseling

Certifications

ASE Certification in Automotive Body RepairOEM Mechanical CertificationElectrical CertificationA/C Certification