Overview
Join our dynamic collision repair leadership team as a Collision Center Manager. The ideal candidate must have several years of Collision Center experience in a leadership role. We are looking for an energetic leader passionate about automotive excellence and operational efficiency.
Why work at Vara?
- Annual compensation average $50,000 to $130,000
- Positive professional work environment
- Company covers 75% Medical Insurance
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Closed Sundays
- Five-day work week
- 401K with employer match
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive paid training program with one-on-one peer training
- Employee vehicle purchase program
- 15 days of vacation offered for tenured team members
Duties
- Manage all aspects of the collision repair process, including estimating, repair planning, and quality control to ensure timely and precise vehicle restoration
- Supervise technicians and support staff and have a daily work schedule for all personnel to maximize work flow
- Oversee the use of hand tools, power tools, and technical equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) protocols
- Coordinate with clients to communicate repair progress, explain technical details clearly, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Monitor shop productivity
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations within the collision repair shop environment
Skills
- Proven collision center experience with a strong background in automotive body refinishing, auto painting, and auto restoration
- Mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems, auto repair procedures, and defect resolution techniques
- Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, computer-aided vehicle damage estimating software, and other technical equipment
- Familiarity with automotive materials such as paints, aluminum panels, metals for fabrication, auto glass installation, and heavy lifting techniques
- Ability to perform detailed damage assessments and root cause analysis to improve repair quality
- Strong client communication skills with a focus on transparency and professionalism
- Knowledge of safety regulations related to collision shop operations and PPE use; ability to enforce safety protocols consistently
Requirements
- Professional communication skills with customers and team members
- Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
- Clean driving record with a valid non-suspended driver’s license
- Background check and drug screen
- Bilingual strongly recommended
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Pre-employment screening: background check, clean driving record, valid non-suspended driver's license and drug testing
Join us as a Collision Center Manager where your leadership will shape a team committed to excellence! Your expertise will help us deliver top-tier vehicle repairs while fostering a safe and motivating work environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings that challenge your technical skills and leadership abilities—this is the opportunity for you!