26939 Automotive Body Technician Walker Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Monroe, LA30+ days ago
- Full-time
- Employee
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Skills
- ASEunmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Body Shopunmatched
- Coachingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Customer Experienceunmatched
- Customer Satisfactionunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Insuranceunmatched
- Insurance Documentationunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Life Insuranceunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
- Operationsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Managementunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Project Trackingunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Scorecardingunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
Description
Jim Taylor Auto Group
Jim Taylor Auto Group is looking for a full-time Body Shop Manager to lead our collision repair operation. We need a strong leader who can drive production, maintain quality, control work in process, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
This role is a great fit for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and knows how to balance people, process, customer expectations, insurance requirements, and profitability. The right candidate is organized, decisive, team-oriented, and committed to keeping vehicles moving through the repair process safely and efficiently.
Job Type
Full-time
Reports To
Fixed Operations Director
Pay
Base salary plus performance-based bonus tied to production, gross profit, cycle time, and customer satisfaction. Structure discussed during interview.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts
Holiday Pay
Opportunity for Advancement
Access to a Free Medical Clinic
Free Access to a Nutritionist
Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations of the body shop and set clear priorities for the team
Manage workflow from estimating and blueprinting through parts, repair, paint, reassembly, quality control, and delivery
Monitor work-in-process aging, cycle time, touch time, production goals, and delivery commitments
Ensure estimates, supplements, documentation, and insurance communication are completed accurately and promptly
Manage direct repair program (DRP) relationships, including insurer scorecards, cycle-time requirements, and program compliance
Work closely with the parts department to prevent delays caused by backorders, damaged parts, or incorrect parts
Monitor labor, parts, paint and materials, sublet, gross profit, and expense performance
Maintain high standards for repair quality, safety, final inspections, and customer-ready delivery
Coach and develop team members while creating accountability for productivity, quality, attendance, and teamwork
Communicate professionally with customers, insurance partners, vendors, and dealership leadership while resolving concerns quickly
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience required; collision, body shop, or estimating leadership experience strongly preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge of collision repair workflow, estimating, supplements, and insurance claim procedures
Proven leadership, coaching, and team-development ability
Ability to manage work in process, cycle time, deadlines, and multiple priorities
Strong understanding of labor, parts, paint and materials, gross profit, and expense control
Experience with collision estimating platforms (CCC ONE, Mitchell, or Audatex) and dealership management systems (Tekion) preferred
I-CAR (individual or Gold Class shop), ASE, and/or OEM collision certifications preferred
Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, organization, and accountability skills
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Our Core Values in Action
At Jim Taylor Auto Group, our Body Shop Managers live our values every day:
Dedication — staying engaged from the first estimate through final delivery and keeping the team focused on doing the job right
Responsibility — owning production, quality, financial performance, customer expectations, and the daily direction of the department
Initiative — identifying bottlenecks early, making decisions, and taking action before delays or concerns grow
Value — building a productive and profitable body shop that delivers safe, high-quality repairs customers can trust
Empathy — leading people with respect and understanding that collision customers are often dealing with a stressful situation
Physical Requirements
The body shop is an active production environment. This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, move throughout the shop and vehicle storage areas, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and work around collision repair equipment, chemicals, paint, and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Why Join Jim Taylor Auto Group
We are looking for leaders who care about people, take pride in quality, and want to build a strong collision repair operation in a culture built on trust, accountability, and service.
Apply today and join Jim Taylor Auto Group.
Jim Taylor Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening.
Jim Taylor Auto Group
Jim Taylor Auto Group is looking for a full-time Body Shop Manager to lead our collision repair operation. We need a strong leader who can drive production, maintain quality, control work in process, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
This role is a great fit for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and knows how to balance people, process, customer expectations, insurance requirements, and profitability. The right candidate is organized, decisive, team-oriented, and committed to keeping vehicles moving through the repair process safely and efficiently.
Job Type
Full-time
Reports To
Fixed Operations Director
Pay
Base salary plus performance-based bonus tied to production, gross profit, cycle time, and customer satisfaction. Structure discussed during interview.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts
Holiday Pay
Opportunity for Advancement
Access to a Free Medical Clinic
Free Access to a Nutritionist
Responsibilities
Lead the daily operations of the body shop and set clear priorities for the team
Manage workflow from estimating and blueprinting through parts, repair, paint, reassembly, quality control, and delivery
Monitor work-in-process aging, cycle time, touch time, production goals, and delivery commitments
Ensure estimates, supplements, documentation, and insurance communication are completed accurately and promptly
Manage direct repair program (DRP) relationships, including insurer scorecards, cycle-time requirements, and program compliance
Work closely with the parts department to prevent delays caused by backorders, damaged parts, or incorrect parts
Monitor labor, parts, paint and materials, sublet, gross profit, and expense performance
Maintain high standards for repair quality, safety, final inspections, and customer-ready delivery
Coach and develop team members while creating accountability for productivity, quality, attendance, and teamwork
Communicate professionally with customers, insurance partners, vendors, and dealership leadership while resolving concerns quickly
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience required; collision, body shop, or estimating leadership experience strongly preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge of collision repair workflow, estimating, supplements, and insurance claim procedures
Proven leadership, coaching, and team-development ability
Ability to manage work in process, cycle time, deadlines, and multiple priorities
Strong understanding of labor, parts, paint and materials, gross profit, and expense control
Experience with collision estimating platforms (CCC ONE, Mitchell, or Audatex) and dealership management systems (Tekion) preferred
I-CAR (individual or Gold Class shop), ASE, and/or OEM collision certifications preferred
Strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, organization, and accountability skills
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Our Core Values in Action
At Jim Taylor Auto Group, our Body Shop Managers live our values every day:
Dedication — staying engaged from the first estimate through final delivery and keeping the team focused on doing the job right
Responsibility — owning production, quality, financial performance, customer expectations, and the daily direction of the department
Initiative — identifying bottlenecks early, making decisions, and taking action before delays or concerns grow
Value — building a productive and profitable body shop that delivers safe, high-quality repairs customers can trust
Empathy — leading people with respect and understanding that collision customers are often dealing with a stressful situation
Physical Requirements
The body shop is an active production environment. This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, move throughout the shop and vehicle storage areas, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and work around collision repair equipment, chemicals, paint, and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Why Join Jim Taylor Auto Group
We are looking for leaders who care about people, take pride in quality, and want to build a strong collision repair operation in a culture built on trust, accountability, and service.
Apply today and join Jim Taylor Auto Group.
Jim Taylor Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Monroe, Louisiana |
| Website | jimtaylorautogroup.com |
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