Collision Center Manager

Elite Recruiting Services
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • $120,000–$150,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
6 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
Salary$120,000–$150,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Body Shopunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Insurance Claimsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Managementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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