Job Description

Why work for CarShop US-Penske Automotive Group?

We offer a culture built on core values where we want only the best for our customers and our associates. CarShop has been named to the prestigious 2024 Glassdoor Best Places To Work List and has also won a Top Workplace award from Philly.com and Pittsburgh Post Gazette for the last ten consecutive years. CarShop is a workplace that recognizes achievements, encourages growth, provides encouragement to advance, and treats all sales associates with respect and dignity. It is a rapidly expanding company offering a real opportunity for growth.

What is the role we are searching for?

Automotive Quality Control Associate-Glen Mills, PA:

In this role, your attention to automotive detail is key! You will ensure the final product quality is at the highest level for all retail sale vehicles and reflect the CarShop mission of creating amazing automotive value for our customers. You will be responsible to coordinate with the Detail Department for the correction of any deficiencies in quality.

What will you do?

• Ensure each completed vehicle is ready for retail sale; meet the agreed standards of product quality as shown in the CarShop Quality Control Manual.
• Communicate with service and/or sales about any deviation from standards. Make recommendations on resolving issues.
• Assist the Photographer with the taking of digital pictures of finished product.
• Be available to assist the Detail Department as required.

What skills do you bring?

• Demonstrated history of great attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a detail and or quality control role within the automotive industry.
• Good relational skills and ability to communicate problems effectively without offending others. Demonstrates a history of cross team communication.
• Embraces company culture and has a "teamwork" mindset. Ready and willing to help others achieve their goals without personal objectives suffering.
• Meets commitments and goals.
• Exemplifies integrity and a drive for excellence even while under pressure. Action oriented with a history of achieving results and demonstrating a good work ethic.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, focusing on key priorities. Manages personal time well. Has a positive "Can do" attitude.

Qualifications Competencies

• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Time Management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication skills and works well in a team environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs  
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to interact well with others
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Works well in a team environment
• Able to work with a diverse group of people and be a positive influence on departmental morale

Supervisory Responsibility
No
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
This position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time and may involve standing and walking on occasion
This position requires the ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp
This position involves repetitive motion--primarily typing
This position requires the ability to talk and hear
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Standard Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required. Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent. Three to five years' quality control or auditing experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Technical or training experience desired. Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)
N/A