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Production Team Lead

DriveTime is the nation's largest integrated car dealership and finance company serving people with less than perfect credit. Operating in 13 states, we combine innovative credit solutions and outstanding customer service to provide quality used vehicle purchase options for people who may have been turned away by everyone else.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, welcome a challenge, have high personal standards of achievement, and are extremely motivated, we have endless opportunities for you to succeed.

Position Summary

Supervise and motivate a team of Automotive Technicians. Review their reconditioning repair work completed on inventory vehicles in preparation for delivery to dealerships. The reconditioning process includes identification of mechanical and physical problems, and completion of repairs to correct identified problems.

Essential Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to provide general guidelines and parameters for the job and are not intended to be a comprehensive, detailed description of the job. The immediate supervisor and the employee should mutually establish detailed job duties and responsibilities.
" Manage the movement of cars into and out of the Inspection Center safely for repairs, while meeting or exceeding set production and quality goals.
" Review and approve identified mechanical and physical defects of incoming inventory
" Lead a team of Auto Technicians and partner with the Inspection Center General Manager to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle
" Lead and train a team of Auto Technicians using Quality Control standards to identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, minimizing re-checks and delays in production
" Work as a contributing member of the Inspection Center Management team
" Maintain positive working relationships with the Technician team and other Inspection Center employees
" Conscientiously work in ways to decrease possibly of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions
" Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
" Complete additional technical training as available and/or required
" Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the customer and the business as all times
" Portray a positive image of DriveTime and actively participate in the creation of a positive, professional work environment
" Perform other related duties as assigned Conduct business within DriveTime policies and procedures

Rewards Matter.

" Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
" Great training and tuition reimbursement
" A culture of opportunity and promotion from within
" Sunday's off (we're closed to give our employees valued time with friends and family)
" Competitive Pay
" 401K Plan with company contribution


Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check and drug screen. DriveTime greatly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Requirements: Experience Matters.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Vocational/Technical degree preferred, but not required..


• Must be 18 years of age with a minimum of 5 years automotive repair experience.


• ASE certifications strongly preferred, but not required.


• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills.


• Attention to detail is required as well as the ability to interact with customers, managers and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner.


• Must possess proven group leadership and management skills.


• Valid driver's license, good driving record.


• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education, which fulfills the requirements of the position, will be considered