Autobody Collision Location Manager

Chilton Auto Body; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid holidays

2 weeks PTTO

Medical insurance

Job summary

Chilton Auto Body in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced Location Manager to lead shop operations, safety, and performance. You will drive revenue, manage margins and oversee insurance KPI compliance while ensuring high-quality collision repairs.

You will mentor technicians and estimators, enforce safety and use CCC One for estimating and management. Strong leadership and communication are essential, with ASE/I-CAR knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading auto collision location teams.
• Proven ability to manage P&L, revenue, margin and overhead.
• Knowledge of CCC One and other estimating platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to meet ECDs and insurance KPIs.
• Review estimates/supplements for guidelines and quality.
• Maintain building and equipment including safety compliance.
• Own full P&L responsibilities for location.
• Coach and mentor technicians and estimators for safety and efficiency.
• Use CCC One and supporting systems; knowledge of Mitchell or similar platforms preferred.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

CCC One Experience

Budgeting

Quality control

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

CCC One

Mitchell

Estimating platforms

Job description

Position Summary

OU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE AUTO BODY COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY!!

• Managing daily production ensuring ECD's are met; managing quality control and meeting or exceeding insurance KPI's.
• Review estimates/supplements for insurance guidelines and quality to ensure total compliance.
• Knowledge to maintain building and equipment including licensing, permits and safety.
• Full P&L responsibility to include revenue, margin and overhead targets and bring the month to a close.
• Technician/estimator coaching and mentoring to ensure safety, performance, compliance and efficiency.
• We utilize CCC1 platforms for our estimating and management systems. Knowledge of Mitchell and other estimating platforms a plus.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Position Title: Location Manager

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations

We are currently looking for experienced Auto Collision Location Managers to join the Chilton Auto Body team as we continue to grow and expand Come learn from the best and advance within the company. We are looking for managers, body and tear down technicians, customer service reps, estimators, and car wash/detailers. The Location Manager is responsible for overall management and leadership of the shop location, including the team's safety, revenue productivity, profit and loss statement, customer satisfaction, insurance carrier compliance, and the location's overall appearance.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily production ensuring ECD's are met; managing quality control and meeting or exceeding insurance KPI's.
• Review estimates/supplements for insurance guidelines and quality to ensure total compliance.
• Knowledge to maintain building and equipment including licensing, permits and safety.
• Full P&L responsibility to include revenue, margin and overhead targets and bring the month to a close.
• Technician/estimator coaching and mentoring to ensure safety, performance, compliance and efficiency.
• We utilize CCC1 platforms for our estimating and management systems. Knowledge of Mitchell and other estimating platforms a plus.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job duties/Job description may be adjusted or added based on the needs of the business or at management discretion

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively with the team to meet shared objectives.
• Must have knowledge to blueprint vehicles.
• Ability to create, implement and manage quality repair plans, including ECDs.
• Ability to work in a fast and high production environment.
• Ability to build and lead teams to achieve location goals and targets.
• Experience to performance manage teammates to create a career path and professional growth.
• Effective time-management.
• Able to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Communicate effectively with teammates, customers, and business partners.
• CCC One Experience.
• I-Car and/or ASE a plus
• Valid drivers' license required.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing and able to pass a thorough background check.
• Flexible to work an 8-hour shift between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Cantonese)

• bonuses, paid holidays and 2 weeks PTTO
• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• matching 401(k)