Automotive Body Shop Manager - Freeport, United States - JH Barkau & Sons Collision Center

Description

Seeking Experienced Automotive Body Shop Manager
We are a family-owned and operated auto dealer that has been in business since 1952.

We are seeking an experienced Body Shop Manager/ Painter /Team Lead, to handle the huge service demand at our Collision Center.

You will oversee mentor and manage a small team of Technicians, their workflow, and the business at hand.

Your strong estimating skills, penchant for excellence, ability to positively mentor a crew and turn a wrench and paint booth as needed, will make you a strong fit for this role.

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If you want stable and abundant work with top tier pay, come join us in Freeport, IL_


Hours:
Mon - Fri.

7:00 am to 5:00 pm


Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage and assist auto body shop employees, assisting with scheduling, inventory and tool needs
• Ensure that production goals are being met on a daily basis while enforcing safety and company policies
• Coordinate work schedules, work in progress and other activities
• Maintain Body Shop paint and supply levels
• Ensure painting booths and other equipment is properly maintained
• Follow proper operating rules, procedures, and standardized work initiatives as assigned
• Partner and provide clear communication with other team members and departments involved in the vehicle reconditioning process
• Maintain a clean and productive work environment by keeping tools and supplies organized throughout the Inspection department
• Coordinate the cosmetic repair process of vehicles
• Ensure technician workflows are going smoothly and customer needs are prioritized
• Managing technician productivity
• Document all repairs and orders properly
• Maintain excellent communication with our direct repairs and insurance companies
• Interacting with external vendors on parts inventory
• Required to maintain the profitability of a department while controlling expenses and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Required to understand and keep abreast of all federal, state and local regulations that affect their operations
• This is a handson, working position
• Perform job duties and functions with flexibility in the event circumstances shift, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technology developments.
• Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Must adhere to regular and predictable attendance

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous Auto Body Managerial experience
• Body Shop Paint experience
• A qualityfirst mentality that takes pride in upholding vehicle quality standards
• Strong, consistent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Solid estimation experience
• Motivation to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license

Full Time Benefits include:

• Health
• Dental and Vision
• 401K
• Life insurance

Pay is commensurate with experience and abilities. Qualified applicants may submit their resume


Experience:

• Auto body repair: 10 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Freeport, IL required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Freeport, IL 61032: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person