Auto Body Shop Manager — Lead Collision Center Growth

Martin Management Group; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Paid holidays

Weekly Paychecks

401K

Salary + Commission

Job summary

Martin Automotive Group is seeking a Body Shop Manager to lead the Dayton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram body shop. You will forecast, budget, and supervise shop activities while ensuring regulatory compliance and high customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication, writing, and people-management skills, plus a valid driver’s license. Join a team focused on quality repairs and competitive pricing with commission-based earnings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three+ years experience in the automotive industry (specifically in body shop and repairs).
• One year in a supervisory position.
• Great communication skills.
• Great writing skills.
• Ability to manage others.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Establish forecast goals and objectives for the department and develop plans to meet them.
• Coordinate and administer an annual operating budget for the body shop.
• Direct and schedule all activities of the body shop employees.
• Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA, emissions, etc.
• Develop and implement training programs for body shop employees in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide technical assistance to body shop employees when needed.
• Conduct meetings with body shop employees.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with several insurance adjusters.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Provide fair estimates and explain those estimates to customers regarding costs and time required for body work.
• Follow up with customers on unsold repair estimates.
• Perform quality checks on all completed body shop repairs.
• Establish and maintain a work repair record/file (repair orders & repair estimate) by customer name for all repairs performed.
• Account for all repair orders and ensure all are completed. Prepare final billing for completed repair orders.
• Establish and maintain procedures for proper management of paint inventory.
• Maintain repair rates competitive with the prevailing market area.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in Personnel Policy Manual and other corporate policies.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

People management

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Martin Automotive Group is seeking a Body Shop Manager to lead the Dayton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram body shop. You will forecast, budget, and supervise shop activities while ensuring regulatory compliance and high customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication, writing, and people-management skills, plus a valid driver’s license. Join a team focused on quality repairs and competitive pricing with commission-based earnings.