New

Lead Body Shop Painter

Cox
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
Jul 10, 2025
At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we've got a daily supply of vehicles in need of reconditioning for resale. We've got a great team of people on that job, but we also need a great leader. Enter YOU. We're on the hunt for a Lead Body Shop Painter to keep things running like the well-oiled machines we're working on. If you've got a passion for reincarnated rides, we might just want you in the driver's seat. New Hires are Eligible for a $1,500 Tool Bonus! Benefits: You might be asking "what's in it for me?" Great question. Here's a taste of the benefits we offer: Once you're on board, earn referral bonuses. Amount varies based on job type. You'll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide. Competitive pay 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job. Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee-only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program. At Cox, we believe in being transparent - please click on this link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits. 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership. Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 6% company match. Up to $1.5K in free tools for our new auto techs. Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more! Great work schedules with overtime opportunities. Great coworkers who love being part of a team. Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education. What You'll Do: Serves as team leader Provides day-to-day directions and guidance to assigned technicians. Works with individual technicians as required to assess specific vehicles and determine detailing, painting, repair and other requirements. Provides technical advice and coaching. Monitors performance to ensure vehicles meet quality standards and customer expectations. Reviews and approves ordering and disposition of parts, supplies and materials. Ensures Reconditioning processes and activities are conducted in a manner that delivers desired outcomes and at the same time, adheres to cost and budget guidelines. Models safety behaviors and ensures technicians comply with all health, safety and environment requirements. Who You Are: You've got an eye for detail and a knack for checking and cross-checking your own work as well as others'. You're decisive, respectful, and fair. You also have the following qualifications: Minimum: 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required. Preferred: High school diploma or its equivalent. An associate degree, BA/BS or certification. Bring your one-of-a-kind skills to a one-of-a-kind workplace. Apply today! USD 26.06 - 39.13 per hour Compensation: Hourly base pay rate is $26.06 - $39.13/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. Benefits: Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.