Dick Scott Collision in Fowlerville, MI, currently has an opening for an experienced Automotive Dealership Body Shop Manager.
Responsibilities include developing business through insurance adjusters, customers and other sources to assure an adequate sales volume, provide a reasonable department operating profit and maintain certain customer satisfaction standards while controlling expenses. S/He directs the activities of the Body Shop repair facility employees in performing body repairs, including meeting time schedules and productivity levels and maintaining quality standards.
Job Duties:
- Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect collision repair operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
- Accomplish the forecast that has been established by the Parts and Service Director
- Hire, train, motivate, counsel and monitor the performance of all Body Shop Facility staff
- Direct and schedule the activities of all Body Shop Facility employees
- Provide technical assistance as needed
- Conduct meetings with Body Shop Facility employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest
- Monitor Body Shop Facility Technicians' payroll records
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with all insurance adjusters, agents, tow companies, etc.
- Keep abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommend purchases
- Account for all documents; ensure that none are missing
- Schedule shop work as efficiently as possible in accordance with dealership policy
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years' experience as Auto Body Shop/Collision Center Manager
- MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH DRP'S
- I-car certification preferred
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
- Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to interpret vendor catalogs
- High School diploma or equivalent
- All applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.A.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This is a physically demanding position
- Will stand six to eight hours per shift
- Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds
- Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials
In addition to a competitive pay plan we offer our employees the following benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Long & Short Term Disability
- Paid Vacations
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discount Program
- And MORE
