Motorsports Manager

Canepa is an industry leader in sales and restoration of the highest quality automobiles including, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, BMW, Lamborghini, Shelby etc. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe. Our state of the art facility is located in the beautiful Scotts Valley, California.

Canepa is seeking a qualified full-time Motorsports Manager for our Motorsports Department. Your position in the department will be General Manager level.

Ideal candidate would have managed a high-level Motorsports shop and/or owned their own Motorsports shop, and has a thorough understanding of maintaining the highest level quality of work. Candidate will be working hands on with some of the finest automobiles and racecars in our state of the art facility in beautiful Scotts Valley, CA.

Requirements:

  • Proven track record of completing projects, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
  • Mechanical and automotive experience with racecars preferably prototypes, sportscars, open wheel, etc. (1950s to 2000).
  • Knowledge of fabrication, welding and machining.
  • Practical track experience; Team Manager/Crew Chief.
  • Customer communication skills and the ability to successfully keep customers current on projects.
  • Organizational skills; keeping detailed notes and writing up projected outlines and proposals.
  • Microsoft Office computer skills (ie: Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description:

  • Forecast parts and labor on projects.
  • Ensuring and maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Quality assurance of work performed/delivered.
  • Ensure a safe and productive operation through proper implementations and administration of company policies and procedures.
  • Assigns work orders; ensuring work is distributed efficiently for the highest shop and technician productivity and standard of repair.
  • Required track events where your experience managing race crews will shine.
  • Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating department activities.
  • Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
  • Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
  • Coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees.
  • Develops, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
  • Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information.
  • Defines objectives, identifies and evaluates trends and options, chooses a course of action, and evaluates outcomes.
  • Maintains quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards, analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems, and recommending system improvements.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Our benefits include:

  • Competitive Wages
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Paid Vacation

Compensation: Please submit a salary requirement with resume.