What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Manager position at Northeast Collision?
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Body Shop Manager to lead our collision repair operations with energy and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily functions of the body shop, ensuring high-quality repairs, efficient workflow, and exceptional customer service. Your leadership will drive safety, productivity, and technical excellence across all repair processes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about automotive repair and team development to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the entire collision repair process, from vehicle intake to final detailing, ensuring timely and quality repairs.
- Supervise and coordinate technicians, painters, and support staff to optimize workflow and maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
- Oversee the use of hand tools, power tools, auto body equipment, and safety gear to promote a safe working environment.
- Conduct defect root cause analysis to identify underlying issues in vehicle damage or repair processes, implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Utilize computer-aided vehicle damage estimating software to accurately assess repairs and communicate effectively with clients.
- Ensure proper handling of auto glass replacement, auto painting, aluminum repairs, metal fabrication, and automotive refinishing tasks.
- Oversee inventory management for paints, auto body parts, tools, and materials needed for daily operations.
- Foster excellent client communication by providing updates on repair progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Lead safety training initiatives related to collision repair shop practices, heavy lifting techniques, and equipment operation.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing a collision or auto body repair shop with a strong understanding of dealership or collision center operations.
- Extensive knowledge of automotive body repair techniques including auto painting, auto restoration, aluminum work, and metal fabrication.
- Hands-on experience with auto body refinishing, detailing, auto glass installation, and automotive repair procedures.
- Mechanical knowledge combined with familiarity using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment in a collision shop setting.
- Proficiency in computer-aided vehicle damage estimating software along with basic math skills for accurate assessments.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams while maintaining high safety standards.
- Excellent communication skills for effective client interaction and team coordination.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while adhering to safety regulations; experience with collision repair shop safety protocols is preferred.
- Certification or experience in automotive repair or mechanic work is highly desirable; dealership experience is a plus.
Join us as we drive excellence in automotive repairs! We’re committed to fostering a safe environment where your technical expertise and leadership can thrive—empowering you to deliver top-tier service while advancing your career in the automotive industry.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000