What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Supervisor position at ENSTRUCTURE LLC?
Industry: Transportation, Infrastructure, and Logistics
Location: Jacksonville, FL
About Enstructure:
Enstructure LLC is a logistics infrastructure company with corporate offices in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and New York, New York. Enstructure owns and operates an integrated network of marine terminals and logistics assets on the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and Inland River System of the United States. Founded in 2016, Enstructure's mission is to acquire and grow established terminal and logistics companies that will benefit from the company's resources and best practices. Enstructure provides extensive services for some of the world's largest companies within the energy, agriculture, automotive, retail, food, manufacturing, construction, and public safety sectors.
Job Summary
The Body Shop Supervisor oversees all vehicle body repair and refinishing operations within Enstructure’s Port Terminal Auto Logistics facility. This role ensures high-quality workmanship, compliance with safety and environmental standards, and efficient coordination of personnel, materials, and workflow to support timely vehicle processing and delivery. The supervisor leads a team of technicians responsible for cosmetic, structural, and paint repairs on import/export vehicles processed through the terminal.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all body shop operations, including cosmetic and structural repairs, refinishing, and paint work, ensuring that production goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met.
- Supervise and assign daily work orders; monitor progress and inspect completed work to verify accuracy, finish quality, and compliance with OEM and Enstructure standards.
- Lead, train, and develop a team of body shop technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Plan and prioritize repair schedules to align with overall vehicle processing goals, port logistics timelines, and customer expectations.
- Coordinate closely with internal departments, including Operations, Quality Control, Yard Management, Transport, and Customer Service, to maintain efficient vehicle flow through the terminal.
- Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment by enforcing OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies, ensuring proper PPE use and adherence to environmental standards.
- Manage and control inventory of paint, parts, tools, and repair materials; oversee vendor relationships and purchasing to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Track and analyze production data, repair times, and performance metrics to identify trends and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and quality.
- Prepare, maintain, and present repair documentation, production reports, and quality control records for management and customer review.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.
- Uphold and promote Enstructure’s core values of safety, integrity, teamwork, and operational excellence in all aspects of the operation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification in auto body repair or collision technology preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in an automotive body repair, collision center, or logistics operations, including 2 or more years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair, paint processes, and refinishing techniques.
- Understanding of port terminal operations, auto logistics, or large-scale vehicle processing preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Proficient with repair estimating software and standard computer applications (MS Office, ERP systems).
- Valid driver’s license required; TWIC card or eligibility to obtain one preferred.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Requires use of required PPE: Safety-toe boots/shoes, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, etc.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk long distances, and talk and hear.
- Ability to frequently use hands and arms to grab, handle, feel, and reach.
- Ability to occasionally sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders or stairs.
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- You must wear the required safety PPE, Safety vest, hard hat, gloves, etc.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Working indoors and outdoors.
- Excessive heat or cold, extreme weather conditions, excessive humidity or dampness or chilling.
- Slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
- Work around machinery with moving parts.
- Work around moving objects, vehicles, and moving machinery/heavy equipment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance.
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Weekends and Holidays as needed, Overtime, and extended schedules of 6 to 7 consecutive days during peak operations.