Job Description
Koehne Chevrolet GMC Inc. has an immediate opening for a Full Time Body Shop Manager. We are looking to hire a Body Shop Manager who is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and self-sufficient. Someone who is self-motivated and is looking for a company that will allow you to grow with us! The applicant must be self-sufficient, self-motivated, and looking for a company that will allow you to grow with us! Applicants must have an attention to detail and take pride in their work.
Qualified candidates will be able to do the following: - Hires, trains, motivates and monitors the performance of all body shop employees.
- Directs and schedules the work of all body shop employees.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with insurance adjusters.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
- Gives fair estimates on costs and time required for body work.
- Follows up with parts department orders to ensure parts availability.
- Monitors progress and completion of vehicles in the shop, ensuring that proper repair and safety procedures are followed.
- Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
- Checks quality of completed work.
- Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealership's guidelines.
- Monitors paper flow to ensure that all documents are accounted for, filled out completely and legibly and filed or distributed to the appropriate parties.
- Prepares final billing for completed repair orders.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc. Provides necessary training.
- Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and being used properly.
- Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
- Monitors the maintenance of paint booths, frame straightening equipment, and other large, fixed assets to ensure long-term usage and value.
- Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
- Ensure that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.
- Attends managers’ meetings.
- Maintains professional appearance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: - Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- Two years of experience in an auto-body repair facility.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record and safe driving habits in order to drive both customer and company vehicles.
- Must be a team player with impeccable honesty and integrity.
Benefits:
- Medical Plans-3 different deductible plans to choose from
- Dental Plan
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Health (HSA) and Flexible (FSA) Savings Accounts
- Excellent Automotive Discounts on Vehicles, Service repair and Parts purchases
- FUN Work Environment!!!
If you are a team player with attention to detail, who is looking to further your career with an established and respected automotive dealership, we want to hear from you!
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,