Body Shop Manager - Germain Collison Center

Germain Automotive Partnership is seeking a top-tier professional to become a valued member of our team as the Manager of our Columbus Collision Center.

Accelerate your career with one of Columbus's top-rated automotive companies, working hands-on in a modern, state-of-the-art facility!

Earn approved commission plus salary of $100k+!

Body Shop Manager - Essential Duties

Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.

Hires, trains, motivates and monitors the performance of all body shop employees.

Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the body shop.

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.

Implements aggressive marketing plan to increase body shop business.

Monitors technicians' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.

Gives fair estimates on costs and time required for body work.

Follows up on 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.

Controls accounts receivables for body repair work.

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.

Ensures 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.

Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.

Attends managers meetings.

Maintains professional appearance.

Other tasks as assigned. Benefits Overview: BENEFITS ELIGIBLE FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT

Germain Automotive Partnership is proud to offer the following benefits for our employees:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Weekly Pay

401K after 30 days of employment

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

State of the art technology Requirements:

Technical competence e.g. NVQ, ATA of HFC

Leadership/management skills

The ability to coach and develop others

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Self motivated

Previous body shop manager experience preferred.

A full, valid driving license

Previous experience thriving in a bodyshop role

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Must be able to work weekends and nights.

Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.

The ability to pass a pre-employment drug/background check.

High School diploma or G.E.D.