Body Shop Supervisor

About the role

Ohio Truck Sales is seeking a driven and experienced Body Shop Supervisor to lead the cosmetic operations of our semi-truck reconditioning facility. This role oversees service writing, scheduling, and team development while maintaining the highest standards of quality. The Cosmetic Supervisor mentors body technicians on proper repair methods, ensuring consistent, top-tier reconditioning, and collaborates closely with other teams to keep reconditioning on track and help the company achieve its overall monthly goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Cosmetic Department, ensuring efficiency and quality of work.
• Oversee work order process to capture all necessary repairs and create accurate orders.
• Manage Quality Control and hold the team accountable to OTS standards.
• Manage flow, scheduling, and maintenance of 45’ paint booth.
• Set and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production goals to meet quotas.
• Conduct daily morning huddles and maintain regular communication with the Reconditioning Manager.
• Train, coach, and counsel employees to improve performance to uphold quality and standard repair times.
• Develop onboarding and training plans for new associates.
• Resolve attendance issues, conflicts, and performance problems promptly.
• Drive continuous improvement of body work and painting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate issues that impact production or workflow to leadership immediately.
• Perform other assigned duties or projects related to department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of Body Shop experience.
• Minimum of 2 or more years of supervisory or leadership role experience.
• Valid Driver's license.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry 50+ pounds.
• Constant hand, fingers, and arm use.
• Must be able to climb up and down a ladder.
• Ability to continuously stand or walk.
• Ability to bend, squat, and lift frequently.
• Must be able to push and pull objects weighing 50+ pounds.