Automotive Production Manager - Specialized Program Assistant

Title:

Automotive Production Manager•

Specialized Program Assistant Reports To:

Career and Technical Education Administration Location of Work:

Van Buren Tech 250 South Street Lawrence, MI 49064

Starting Date:

Flexible Rate of Pay:

Placement on

Specialized Program Assistant Scale Schedule:

Full-time

• 5 days
• 35 hrs/wk (7:45am
• 3:15pm) Job Goal(s): The overall job goal of the Production Manager is to manage automotive repair production, manage student workers, ensure quality work on vehicles, and assist the instructors as needed.

Qualifications:

Certification :

Michigan/ASE Certification Required (or Qualifications to Obtain)

Work Experience :

Demonstrated successful work history in the auto industry

Skills :

Possess good interpersonal skills Ability to work well with students and others Ability to work as a team player Ability to work independently Ability to complete auto repair tasks Possess basic business skills, including cashier operations, invoicing, billing, and all inventory control record-keeping

Essential Job Functions:

Manage daily operation of the Auto Production Department. Discuss student progress and needs with the instructor on a regular basis. Assist in monitoring student academic progress. Participate/be involved with advisory committee meetings. Inspect and verify work done and test drive after to verify proper function. Assist instructor with the implementation of student lessons and projects. Assist students with completing auto-related lessons and projects. Adapt and learn new technologies related to the auto industry.

Assist instructor with creating relationships within the Van Buren County automotive industry. Participate as a member of a team to assist with problem-solving situations as they relate to student and program needs. Provide instruction, under the direction of the instructor or substitute teacher, with high school students possessing a full range of abilities. Monitor lockers, uniforms, safety glasses, and production supplies. Coordinate (with the parts supervisor) the itemizing and completion of work orders. Monitor the security and condition of production equipment and tools. Perform additional duties as assigned by the instructor/administration. Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment :

As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education. This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD's website at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218. Position is open until filled. In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.