Auto Body Production Lead - On-Time Repairs

Bonnell; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonnell is seeking a Production Manager to oversee auto body collision repair operations, supervise technicians, and ensure timely, high-quality vehicle repairs. You will manage daily workflow, coordinate sublet work, and drive production plans to meet targets.

Strong leadership and a focus on process improvement are essential. The role requires prior auto body collision repair experience, knowledge of repair procedures, and the ability to coach a team in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of prior auto body collision repair experience.
• I-CAR certification, ASE training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of operations, and repair processes.
• Experience managing employees in a collision repair facility.
• Analytical, multi-tasking, and problem solving.
• Highly organized with ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Proficient with computer systems and estimating software.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and direction to all production staff members.
• Ensure repairs are completed correctly and on time, per industry standards.
• Dispatch work assignments based on ability (low/high skilled).
• Ensure every teammate has a production forecast list for efficiency.
• Schedule all sublet work in a timely manner.
• Meet with each technician daily to plan schedules and accountability.
• Maintain CCC1 to reflect vehicle status with accuracy.
• Monitor work quality and provide day-to-day coaching to technicians.
• Train, counsel, and monitor Production Coordinators as needed.
• Plan daily collision repair production schedule to maximize efficiency.
• Run production meetings to communicate priorities.
• Identify and address quality issues or production delays immediately.
• Perform final quality inspection prior to delivery to customer.

Skills

Auto body collision repair

ICAR certification

ASE training

Operations management

Employee management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Organization

Computer skills

Estimating software

Driver's license

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Bonnell is seeking a Production Manager to oversee auto body collision repair operations, supervise technicians, and ensure timely, high-quality vehicle repairs. You will manage daily workflow, coordinate sublet work, and drive production plans to meet targets.

Strong leadership and a focus on process improvement are essential. The role requires prior auto body collision repair experience, knowledge of repair procedures, and the ability to coach a team in a fast-paced shop environment.