Mechanical Manager

EAST BAY TIRE

A career at East Bay Tire provides a unique opportunity to work in a competitive environment full of challenges and fulfilling growth throughout the East Bay, Central Valley and Northern California. You'll have the chance to be part of our team to be creative and innovative in your role to meet the demands of an ever-evolving company and economic climate. You'll be involved in serving our communities, building lasting relationships and be inspired by the best to grow in your career. Ours teams embrace challenge, we are very tenacious; the tenacity is what feeds our passion to be the best, but in the warehouse, we just call this True Grit.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Mechanical Manager will be responsible for leading initiatives to grow mechanical business across 14 locations in three states. You will create training programs and structures for mechanics. You will standardize best practices to promote efficiency and safety. You will develop best-in-industry billing practices. You will develop and foster partner-vendor relationships. You will work with managers and HR to improve recruiting, retention and career pathing. You will work with 36+ outside sales representatives to grow business. You will create initiatives with the internal Marketing department to support all company goals. You will also need to be able to direct and optimize the efficiency of the department while understanding the needs of all East Bay Tire locations. High attention to details, organizational skills, and strong communication skills are required for this role. First class customer service is a must to success in this role.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Strategically plan and manage mechanical business at all locations
• Direct, optimize and coordinate mechanic training programs
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers
• Grow business through partnerships with location managers and outside sales representatives
• Develop and monitor billing practices
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train mechanics
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements
• Organize, store and monitor the distribution of parts
• Assist in conducting / reconciling inventories as required
• Manage, maintain all building compliance
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, hiring, and review process for all East Bay Tire mechanics
• Adherence to company and safety policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least 5 years' experience working as a mechanical manager
• Experience working for a large company managing mechanics in multiple locations
• Must have a strong commitment to achieving goals with a teamwork mentality
• Must have great communication/interpersonal skills with employees, all levels of management, and customers
• Must be able to meet deadlines as needed and ensure accuracy of all work that the location produces (internally and externally)
• Must be motivated with a good business sense and understanding
• Must have good decision making/judgment skills
• Must be extremely organized, detail orientated
• Must be a team player, with the initiative and ability to do what it takes to get the job done
• Computer skills with a variety of programs including Excel, Outlook, and various other computer systems
• Proficient with implantation and use of standard logistics software
• Strong mathematical and deductive reasoning skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Forklift experience required (operators certificate a plus)
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds as required for the job
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work independently on tight deadlines with multiple priorities

LOCATION

• This position will work out of our Corporate Fairfield location

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options
• Generous 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Annual Employee Christmas Trees, Tax Services, Tailgate and Tickets to events, Employee birthdays, mingles and lunches
• You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic, self at work

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

• We grow together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the resources and tools to be successful. We invest in our people; we learn together, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people, and we want each employee to have a long career with East Bay Tire.
• We focus on giving people our utmost attention. Building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world class service is of utmost importance to each member of our team. We are proud of how we got to here and want to continue to build for our future.
• East Bay Tire promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we work together, and we support each other.
• We pride ourselves on having a very diverse team that matches our diverse customer base. WE have an inclusive culture, where different perspectives - professional and personal - are respected and welcomed.
• We pride ourselves on being a fast-paced company that recognizes talent and rewards hard work.
• We offer flexible work hours, a work environment that allows for work/life balance, a family focused approach, and competitive benefits and events that support employee wellness.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to:

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise
• Routinely use computer equipment including monitors, keyboards, etc.
• Frequently sit and stand to perform work, visit offices, attend meetings, and put supplies away, pack boxes or put materials together
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds
• Work flexible/varying schedule to support the team, customers, and deadlines

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

East Bay Tire is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND/OR VENDORS

Please note that East Bay Tire does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies or vendors. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, East Bay Tire will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without East Bay Tire's authorization, East Bay Tire without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of East Bay Tire. Verbal commitments from any East Bay Tire employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all East Bay Tire locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.