Auto Body Shop Manager — Lead, Optimize Production

Levander's Body Shop; Cook (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Levander's Body Shop in McCook, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Auto Body Shop Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality repairs. This role requires leadership in a collision repair setting, hands-on estimation, repair, and refinishing, plus strong communication to coordinate multiple teams. Work hours are 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 DOE, with benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Practical body shop experience with an understanding in estimation, repair, and refinish techniques.
• Leadership experience, preferably in the collision repair industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong written/oral communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety, training, and equipment obligations.
• Estimate and Blueprint Vehicle Damages.
• Effectively communicate goals and the steps to meet them.
• Maintain a swift and accurate production schedule.
• Guide teams through technical and personnel problems.
• Effectively manage multiple projects independently.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained and P&L margins are adequate.
• Foster company culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Body shop experience

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCC Intelligent Solutions

Job description

Levander's Body Shop in McCook, Nebraska is seeking an experienced Auto Body Shop Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality repairs. This role requires leadership in a collision repair setting, hands-on estimation, repair, and refinishing, plus strong communication to coordinate multiple teams. Work hours are 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 DOE, with benefits including health and retirement plans.