Collision Center Manager

Elite Recruiting Services
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    Collision Center Manager

    Andy Mohr Buick GMC

    Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 per year
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Department: Collision Center

    About the Opportunity

    Andy Mohr Buick GMC is seeking an experienced and results-driven Collision Center Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a team of approximately 18–20 employees, and drive the overall performance of our collision repair center.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a proven collision center leader who understands repair operations, team development, production efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manager who can motivate a team, maintain high-quality repair standards, and ensure the department operates safely and profitably.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage Daily Operations: Oversee all collision center activities, ensuring efficient workflow from vehicle intake and damage assessment through repairs, quality control, and delivery.
    • Lead and Develop the Team: Supervise, coach, and support a team of 18–20 employees, including technicians, estimators, and administrative personnel.
    • Drive Production and Efficiency: Monitor repair cycle times, technician productivity, workflow, and overall production performance.
    • Oversee Financial Performance: Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, expenses, profitability, and key performance indicators.
    • Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and established quality expectations.
    • Manage Customer Relationships: Oversee customer communication, resolve escalated concerns, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
    • Coordinate Insurance Relationships: Work with insurance companies, adjusters, and other partners to support accurate estimates, approvals, and timely repairs.
    • Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe, organized work environment and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and operational procedures.
    • Optimize Workflow: Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce bottlenecks, and increase overall department performance.
    • Monitor Performance Metrics: Track key indicators such as labor hours, sales, gross profit, cycle time, customer satisfaction, and repair quality.
    • Support Business Growth: Develop strategies to increase repair volume, strengthen referral relationships, and maximize the collision center's overall potential.

    Qualifications

    • Previous management experience in an automotive collision center or body shop.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of approximately 15–20 or more employees.
    • Strong understanding of collision repair processes, estimating, production management, and quality control.
    • Experience managing departmental financials, budgets, and profitability.
    • Knowledge of insurance claims, repair authorizations, and supplement processes.
    • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proficiency with collision center management systems and estimating software.
    • A strong commitment to customer satisfaction, employee development, and operational excellence.

    Compensation and Benefits

    • Annual compensation of $120,000–$150,000
    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Vision insurance

    Apply Today

    If you are an experienced Collision Center Manager ready to lead a team, improve operational performance, and take ownership of a collision repair operation, we encourage you to apply.

    Interviews by appointment only.

    Benefits:


    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance


    Work Location: In person



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIndianapolis, Indiana
    Websitehttps://theeliterecruits.com/

    Skills

    • Body Shopunmatched
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    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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