Auto Body Shop Manager

Job Description

Lead the Shop. Drive Quality. Build a Team You’re Proud Of.

Are you an experienced auto body shop manager, lead tech, or production supervisor ready to take full ownership of a busy, well-run shop? We’re looking for a hands-on Auto Body Shop Manager who understands collision repair, people management, and what it takes to deliver quality work on time while keeping customers and insurers confident and informed.

This role is ideal for someone who has already worked in an auto body environment and wants the opportunity to run the shop like it’s their own—leading technicians, improving workflow, and driving results without micromanagement.What You’ll Do

You’ll oversee daily shop operations while helping us scale smartly, efficiently, and with pride in our work.

Operations & Production

Run day-to-day shop operations, production flow, and repair scheduling

Ensure vehicles are repaired accurately, efficiently, and delivered on time

Balance workloads across technicians to keep production moving smoothly

Monitor labor efficiency, quality, and throughput

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment

Team Leadership

Lead, train, and develop technicians and painters

Set expectations, coach performance, and help build a strong shop culture

Schedule shifts and adjust workloads as business volume grows

Conduct performance reviews and address issues when necessary

Quality & Safety

Ensure repairs meet manufacturer, insurance, and company quality standards

Perform final inspections before vehicle delivery

Enforce OSHA, DOT, and shop safety procedures

Customer & Insurance Relations

Serve as a key point of contact for customers and resolve concerns professionally

Communicate repair progress and timelines clearly

Work directly with insurance adjusters on estimates, supplements, and approvals

Financial & Business Management

Help manage shop profitability, labor costs, parts costs, and expenses

Review estimates, supplements, and invoices for accuracy

Track KPIs such as labor hours, gross profit, and rework

Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting

Facility & Inventory

Oversee equipment upkeep and facility condition

Manage parts ordering, inventory, and vendor relationshipsWhat We’re Looking For

Previous experience in auto body shop management, assistant management, production management, or lead technician roles

Strong understanding of collision repair processes and production flow

Experience working with insurance companies and supplements

Comfortable leading a small team and pitching in when needed

Organized, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-changing environment

Strong communication skills with customers, insurers, and staffWhy You’ll Like Working Here

Small company feel where your ideas and experience matter

Opportunity to help shape processes as the business grows

Less bureaucracy, more ownership

A leadership role with room to grow as the company expands

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a growing auto body business where you can truly make an impact—we’d love to hear from you.

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Full-time