EXPERIENCED-- Paint/Body Shop Manager - 2nd shift - Located In Waycross GA

Job Overview

Position is located in Waycross GA

This is a multi -shift facility and your schedule will primarily manage 2nd shift paint prep/paint and team and product flow.

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Paint/Body Shop Manager to lead our auto body prep/paint customization operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily shop activities, coordinate work flow, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in a multi shift facility. Your leadership will drive efficiency, foster a collaborative team environment, and deliver exceptional service to our clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for automotive repair and collision restoration, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career!

Duties

• Manage all aspects of the collision repair shop, including scheduling, workflow coordination, and quality control.
• Supervise technicians and body shop staff, providing guidance on auto body repairs, auto painting, aluminum repairs, metal fabrication, and auto restoration projects.
• Oversee vehicle damage assessments using computer-aided vehicle damage estimating software to ensure accurate scope of work and cost estimates.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with clients to communicate repair progress, explain repair procedures, and address any questions or concerns effectively.
• Maintain inventory of paints, auto glass, hand tools, power tools, and other shop supplies; manage procurement as needed.
• Implement defect resolution root cause analysis to identify underlying issues in repairs or processes for continuous improvement.
• Enforce shop policies on heavy lifting techniques and proper use of technical proficiency tools such as auto body refinishing equipment and metal fabrication machinery.

Experience

• Proven experience managing a collision repair or auto body shop with a strong background in auto disassembly and reassembly, paint prep, and painting.
• Dealership experience or collision repair shop experience required.
• Mechanical knowledge combined with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment for auto disassembly and reassembly.
• Familiarity with automotive body refinishing techniques including automotive paint application and detailing processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations related to collision repair shops and the proper use of PPE.
• Experience working with aluminum materials and metal fabrication techniques is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills to explain repair procedures clearly and foster positive team member relationships.
• Technical proficiency in computer-aided paint mixing systems is essential for accurate color matches along with entering information into our propriatary vehicle task tracking system .
• Ability to assist team members with physical tasks as needed .

Join us to lead a dynamic multi shift team dedicated to excellence in automotive customization ! Your expertise will help us deliver top-tier customer experience, while fostering a safe, efficient, and innovative work environment that values growth and professionalism.

Starting pay will be discussed during interview process.

Experience:

• Body/Paint Shop Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person