NOW HIRING: COLLISION CENTER MANAGER

Confidential Automotive Group | Albuquerque, NM Area

We are seeking an experienced Collision Center Manager with a proven background in running the day-to-day operations of an automotive collision repair facility.

This is not an entry-level management opportunity. We are looking for someone who understands collision center production, estimating, supplements, insurance relationships, technician workflow, and the financial performance of a body shop.

The right candidate will have hands-on collision industry experience and the leadership ability to manage the entire operation, develop a productive team, and maintain high standards for repair quality and customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all daily collision center operations, from vehicle intake and estimating through production and final delivery.
  

• Manage estimators, body technicians, painters, and support staff.
  

• Monitor production schedules, repair cycle times, workflow, and shop efficiency.
  

• Oversee estimates, supplements, insurance approvals, and repair documentation.
  

• Track key performance indicators, labor productivity, revenue, and overall profitability.
  

• Build and maintain relationships with insurance companies, vendors, and business partners.
  

• Recruit, train, coach, and hold team members accountable for performance.
  

• Ensure repairs meet OEM procedures, safety standards, and quality expectations.
  

• Maintain strong customer communication and satisfaction throughout the repair process.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Collision Center Management experience is required.
  

• Strong background in automotive collision repair operations.
  

• Hands-on CCC ONE experience is required.
  

• Knowledge of collision estimating, supplements, insurance procedures, and repair production.
  

• Proven ability to manage collision center staff and daily workflow.
  

• Experience monitoring shop performance, productivity, cycle times, and profitability.
  

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing a high-volume collision center.
  

• Dealership-affiliated collision center experience.
  

• Experience managing budgets, expenses, and operational goals.
  

• Knowledge of OEM repair procedures and industry standards.
  

COMPENSATION & OPPORTUNITY

• $100,000 annual earning potential.
  

• Full-time, on-site leadership position.
  

• Opportunity to lead and grow a collision center operation.
  

Interested candidates: Contact Ana directly at ana@theeliterecruits.com.

All interviews are scheduled by appointment only — no walk-ins.