Autobody Shop Growth & Operations Leader

Bonnell's Collision Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonnell's Collision Center is seeking a General Manager to oversee the body shop's operations, drive profitability, and lead multiple departments including estimators, technicians, and maintenance staff. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, safe work practices, and high-quality repair standards.

The General Manager will manage P&L, budgets, staffing, and KPI performance, while fostering strong relationships with customers, insurance adjusters, and vendors to promote repeat business and

Qualifications

• Requires strong budgeting, P&L management, and budget administration.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in the collision repair industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
• Assumes full responsibility for center profit and loss (P&L) and cash controls.
• Provides leadership, management and oversight to all center personnel including hiring, training and coaching.
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the body shop.
• Maintains KPIs and ensures team training to meet targets.
• Maintains relationships with insurance adjusters and customers to promote referrals.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Strategic planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Bonnell's Collision Center is seeking a General Manager to oversee the body shop's operations, drive profitability, and lead multiple departments including estimators, technicians, and maintenance staff. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, safe work practices, and high-quality repair standards.

The General Manager will manage P&L, budgets, staffing, and KPI performance, while fostering strong relationships with customers, insurance adjusters, and vendors to promote repeat business and