Head of Production (Vehicle Repair) Competitive Salary plus bonus, Electric Company Car and other benefits
ABL 1 Touch was established in 1994 and is a private equity backed vehicle repair business renown as a leader in its field. Working in partnership with insurance companies to deliver high quality repair services to their customers and with sites spread across the UK and plans for continued growth.
This is a fantastic time to join our team as we shape the future of our production operations. We need an experienced leader with a passion for driving output and operational excellence across multiple sites in the automotive industry. You’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple bodyshop sites, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, profitably, and in line with the highest standards, including effectively implementing our Daily Management process.
This role will involve regular travel to sites some of which are new sites and still in ramp up. Ensure a safe working environment is operated at all times and that safety is inherent in the culture of the site
Maintain an overview of site performance, ensuring accurate forecasting and efficient production
Lead, manage and motivate a team of Production Managers to support them with the day to day running of their sites – coaching to success
Proactively oversee the recruitment for sites ensuring timely hiring and a positive candidate experience, whilst taking the lead on Production and Assistant Production Manager recruitment
Work in conjunction with the HR Business Partner to support in the coaching and development of Production and Assistant Production Managers, taking responsibility for their training and progression
Experience of managing a multi-site operation (ideally within the automotive industry)
Technical skills with experience of body and paint repair in the retail motor industry advantageous
UK Driving Licence
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills
Ability to demonstrate good business acumen and financial control
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive results through this
Good MS office skills with the ability to present information in various ways
Passion for delivering quality and achieving customer satisfaction
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
~ Private Medical Insurance – Family cover
~ Life Assurance x 2 basic salary
~ Auto enrolment pension – 5% employee 3% employer
~ Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Car Insurance discount with LV
~ Length of service awards
~ Cycle to Work Scheme