Body Shop Manager

Body Shop Manager

DARCARS Automotive Group

Potential Earnings: 85,

• Increase sales growth, overall gross profit and net profit, and employee retention
• Set standards, communicate and establish goals to improve business performance
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with insurance adjusters
• Monitor parts department orders to ensure timely parts availability
• Monitor progress and completion of vehicles in the shop, ensuring that proper repair and safety procedures are followed
• Hire, train, motivate, and monitor the performance of all body shop employees
• Promote a team environment, communicate effectively with technicians, estimators, body shop staff and regional management
• Continually improve skill level of all personnel by facilitating training opportunities and on-the-job mentorship
• Maintain department safety according to applicable requirements and published procedures, including local ordinances for dealership associates, customers, vendors and visitors
• Understand and complete required training for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business
• Ensure that customer concerns and inquiries are handled immediately and according to company guidelines
• Maintain high-quality service repairs
• Maintain manufacturer and ICAR certifications for the shop
• Stay current on new information technologies to improve business and efficiencies

• Proven track record of successful leadership and management performance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum of 5-8 years automotive collision repair experience
• Minimum of 3 years running a body shop (preferred)
• Proficient in CCC One and Reynolds Ignite (a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Degree in automotive technology, collision repair or military equivalent experience (a plus)
• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment screening (background)

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holiday’s & PTO
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.