The role of the Fleet and Production Manager/Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance and transportation of vehicles housed in the Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum (LAF). Including assisting in storage area appearance, outside vehicle fabrication and paint jobs, schedule projects and assist with LAF events set up, tear down and automotive-related workshops. Also responsible for implementing and managing processes for continuous improvement to increase overall efficiency through minimizing waste and improving products and services in all the areas below.

Responsibilities:

Lions Speed Shop – Fab and Paint Shop, plus automotive parts

• Communicate with Fab and Paint staff on scheduling and planning internal projects, ensuring processes are safe, efficient and materials are in stock. This includes assigned inter organization projects to LAF.
• Purchasing materials for vehicle & shop projects.
• Purchasing shop supplies and equipment as needed
• Manage shop vendors
• Managing upkeep in LAF back shop area and work in conjunction with neighboring organization and clients.
• Source vendors and competitive pricing. Work with the Executive Director to help negotiate potential sponsored products and materials.
• Schedule outside customers’ projects.
  • Quoting project
  • Scheduling Project and Department time
  • Sourcing Parts and Materials
• Provide back-up support to Fabrication and Paint & Body Departments as needed.
• 10 years’ preferred experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, including project builds and restoration shop operation.

Foundation Fleet

• Manage fleet maintenance
  • Schedule Service and repairs
    • General Mechanic Duties
    • Internal and outside service and repairs.
    • Manage vehicle maintenance logs
  • Manage placement and appearance of ALL vehicles on display and in storage.
    • Oversee vehicles appearance on display
    • Locate and repair vehicles leaks and clean up.
  • Vehicles to shows
    • Manage preparation of vehicles and equipment for events, and car shows
      • Clean & prep
      • Safety drive check
      • Check ALL fluid level.
      • Make sure insurance cards and registration in vehicles are current
      • Make sure all signage is ready for show
      • Stage Cars for Car Show Move out
    • Arrange and deliver vehicles as needed.
  • Manage prep for Vehicle Rental Service
    • Prepare vehicles for rental
      • Clean
      • Run smoothly
      • Check all fluid levels
    • Perform interior and exterior inspections prior to rental and return. Complete written documentation.
    • Ensure all documents are updated and included in vehicle if required
  • LAF Event responsibilities
    • Manage set up and tear down at events.
    • Maintain the appearance and safety of all event equipment
    • Assist in managing security at events
    • Work with vendor set up and tear down.
    • Assist with heavy lifting at events. Additional help, use of forklift etc.
  • Administrative Duties
    • Review and Turn in Team Time Sheets weekly to LAF Admin Dept for billing and PR.
    • Collect Customer information for LAF Admin. Dept. for billing and invoicing.
    • Receive orders, check order against packing slip and turn into LAF Admin. Dept.
    • Manage and reconcile vehicle and shop receipts prior to turning into LAF Admin. Dept.
  • 10 years’ preferred experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, including project builds and restoration shop operation.

Experience and Skills Required

• 10 years’ preferred experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, including project builds, vehicle service, and restoration shop operation.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Movement: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and operate vehicles and equipment safely throughout the day.
• Lifting & Carrying: Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 lbs. independently; heavier loads with assistance or mechanical aid.
• Vision & Hearing: Close and distance vision for inspections and reading instruments; hearing sufficient for detecting mechanical noises and alarms.
• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to shop environments with fumes, dust, grease, noise, and mechanical parts; occasional outdoor work in various weather conditions. PPE use required.
• Endurance: Ability to work extended shifts, including evenings and weekends, and perform physical labor for 8–10 hours.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license; ability to safely operate forklifts, lifts, and related equipment.

About LIONS AUTOMOBILIA FOUNDATION & MUSEUM

About us The Lions Automobilia Foundation Museum is a non-profit corporation founded in December 2019 by Southern California businessman and car enthusiast, Rick Lorenzen. The nearly 100,000 sq. ft. facility not only includes galleries featuring Southern California’s famous car culture and rich motorsports history, but also the largest collection of Willys cars and trucks in North America and the Home of the Spirit of Lions Drag Strip Exhibit. The Lions Automobilia Foundation - Museum is the Home of the Spirit of Lions Drag Strip featuring a replica of the iconic starting line, staging lanes, and tower. More than a museum, the Lions Automobilia Foundation takes preserving automotive history to the next level with its onsite restoration facility including a custom paint and body department. Our team of talented and veteran restoration experts support the Lions Youth and Career Path Program by providing seminars and workshops to ignite the next generation of builders and designers. What makes Lions unique is our in house Fab, Paint, Body and Assembly shops that are devoted to maintaining and preserving classic and historical vehicles. Lions Automobilia workshops and seminars demon...strate automotive trades and provide the opportunity to experience a functionating restoration facility. The Lions Automobilia Foundation is proud to support Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, a Nationwide High School Engine Building Competition and host a competition in May at Lions. Lions recently introduced the Spark Plug Challenge, an opportunity for youth visiting Lions to learn how to change a spark plug. Our work environment includes: •Casual Environment. •Safe Work Environment. •Museum Environment. •Office Environment. •Outdoor Environment for events. •Auto Mechanic Shop.

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