What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blue Printer-Collision & Repair Mercedes Benz Grapevine position at Avondale Dealerships?
For over 35 years, Avondale Group has grown to become one of the most respected family-owned automotive groups in the world. We pride ourselves on creating an elevated client experience from purchase, to service, to collision repair and beyond. The sincere and endless commitment to our employees drives our success and the inclusive culture makes Avondale Collision Center & Repair a truly special place!
We feel honored that we attract, nurture, respect and retain the most talented people in the industry! We do so by providing a world-class, high-quality work environment where productivity, innovation, and personal and professional growth lead to success and lasting, meaningful relationships. It would be our sincere pleasure to show you this, first-hand.
EXCELLENT MEDICAL INSURANCE AND LIFE BENEFITS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Your Choice of Medical Plans (we reduced employee healthcare expense through our self-insured plans for our employees and their families for 2024)
Dental
Vision
FREE Company Paid Life Insurance
FREE Employee Assistance Program Support for all employees
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays/Vacation/Paid Time Off
Tool and Tuition Reimbursement
Avondale is proud to represent Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter Commercial Vehicles, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce, McLaren, Maserati and Koenigsegg.
Who is Avondale Group?
A Career at Avondale
Our Avondale Collision Center & Repair Repair Planner (blueprinter) position is to maximize compliant OEM and Insurance Company hours and profit on each repair and increase production and efficiency amongst technicians and estimators by allowing them to stay focused on the key activities that impact their specific job role and Avondale clients. This position also focuses on relationship building and collaboration with Avondale Members and Collision Center insurance partners, resulting in improved experiences for those involved.
The Blue Printer is responsible for writing full OEM and Insurance compliant estimates, assisting the repair process post-vehicle teardown and ensuring quality supplemental repairs are provided in a timely manner, with great accuracy
Write Estimates & Supplements Reviews vehicle damage and write quality estimates using Avondale systems and processes; Write supplement based on discoveries
Avondale Blue Printer planners go line by line on every single supplement with the adjuster and will confirm they have an agreement to proceed with supplemental repairs
Create precise repair plans for production management
Review all data/OEM procedures for/with Body Technicians as needed/required
File Reconciliation Ensure Repair Order is complete, accurate and follows all insurance / state regulated guidelines, standard operating procedures and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with Parts Managers to source, order and track parts Communicate with Parts Managers to ensure correct parts are ordered in a timely manner
Assist with Production Management Monitor and update repair plan vehicles as they move through production phases to ensure roadblocks are addressed efficiently as to not to effect overall throughput/cycle time of the repair cycle
Accountability/Collaboration - Collaborates to meet and exceed commitments; Focuses on quality results, monitors progress, learns from mistakes, and strives for improvement
Decision making - Makes good decisions by analyzing the situation, leveraging experience, and using available information; objectively evaluates problems, discovers root causes, and works toward timely resolution
Client Focused - Maintains a relentless focus on customers (client, technician, and insurance company) and is committed to the continuous improvement of services; Keeps internal and external customers in mind at all times and strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of 2 years of experience writing collision estimates and managing in a fast-paced environment
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Including Driver's License)
Operator's Driver's License (must be insurable).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
We feel honored that we attract, nurture, respect and retain the most talented people in the industry! We do so by providing a world-class, high-quality work environment where productivity, innovation, and personal and professional growth lead to success and lasting, meaningful relationships. It would be our sincere pleasure to show you this, first-hand.
EXCELLENT MEDICAL INSURANCE AND LIFE BENEFITS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Your Choice of Medical Plans (we reduced employee healthcare expense through our self-insured plans for our employees and their families for 2024)
Dental
Vision
FREE Company Paid Life Insurance
FREE Employee Assistance Program Support for all employees
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays/Vacation/Paid Time Off
Tool and Tuition Reimbursement
Avondale is proud to represent Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter Commercial Vehicles, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce, McLaren, Maserati and Koenigsegg.
Who is Avondale Group?
A Career at Avondale
Our Avondale Collision Center & Repair Repair Planner (blueprinter) position is to maximize compliant OEM and Insurance Company hours and profit on each repair and increase production and efficiency amongst technicians and estimators by allowing them to stay focused on the key activities that impact their specific job role and Avondale clients. This position also focuses on relationship building and collaboration with Avondale Members and Collision Center insurance partners, resulting in improved experiences for those involved.
The Blue Printer is responsible for writing full OEM and Insurance compliant estimates, assisting the repair process post-vehicle teardown and ensuring quality supplemental repairs are provided in a timely manner, with great accuracy
Write Estimates & Supplements Reviews vehicle damage and write quality estimates using Avondale systems and processes; Write supplement based on discoveries
Avondale Blue Printer planners go line by line on every single supplement with the adjuster and will confirm they have an agreement to proceed with supplemental repairs
Create precise repair plans for production management
Review all data/OEM procedures for/with Body Technicians as needed/required
File Reconciliation Ensure Repair Order is complete, accurate and follows all insurance / state regulated guidelines, standard operating procedures and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with Parts Managers to source, order and track parts Communicate with Parts Managers to ensure correct parts are ordered in a timely manner
Assist with Production Management Monitor and update repair plan vehicles as they move through production phases to ensure roadblocks are addressed efficiently as to not to effect overall throughput/cycle time of the repair cycle
Accountability/Collaboration - Collaborates to meet and exceed commitments; Focuses on quality results, monitors progress, learns from mistakes, and strives for improvement
Decision making - Makes good decisions by analyzing the situation, leveraging experience, and using available information; objectively evaluates problems, discovers root causes, and works toward timely resolution
Client Focused - Maintains a relentless focus on customers (client, technician, and insurance company) and is committed to the continuous improvement of services; Keeps internal and external customers in mind at all times and strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of 2 years of experience writing collision estimates and managing in a fast-paced environment
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Including Driver's License)
Operator's Driver's License (must be insurable).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.