Automotive General Manager

Caliber Collision; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE trainings

Job summary

Protech Automotive Solutions in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a General Manager to run the center, manage risk, develop teammates, monitor client metrics, and oversee production and administration. This role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on oversight in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will reward and retain talent, analyze monthly financials, and guide repairs to be thorough, safe, and profitable in line with SOPs, insurance partners, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years management experience in automotive or mobile business.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for company insurance.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including background and MVR checks.
• Advanced understanding of estimates and repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall center operation and safety.
• Manage risk, production, and administration.
• Develop teammates and recognize high performers.
• Monitor financial metrics and identify opportunities.
• Ensure repairs are thorough, safe, and profitable per SOP.

Skills

Management

Driver's license

Age 21+

Background checks

MVR checks

Estimates knowledge

OEM experience

Repair process knowledge

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Protech Automotive Solutions and its affiliated brands is looking for highly talented, dedicated and quality-focused teammates to provide top tier service to our customers.

JOB SUMMARY

Protech Automotive Solutions has an immediate job opening for a General Manager to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but is not limited to the overall operation of their center, including risk management, teammate development, client metrics, production, and administration. This individual will also reward, recognize, and retain talented teammates, monitor current financial performance metrics, and review previous month’s financial metrics to identify opportunities and trends. General Managers must ensure our teammates are repairing vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner consistent with Protech's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), insurance partners and industry guidelines/standards. OUR GENERAL MANAGER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO: $95,000 per year based on performance and experience!

WHATS IN IT FOR ME?

• Benefits from Day 1
• Industry Comparable Pay - Paid weekly
• Paid Vacation & Holidays - Begin accruing day 1
• Career Growth Opportunities - We promote from within!
• Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications - I-CAR and ASE

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of Management Experience in the automotive industry or a mobile business
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under our company insurance policy
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including background and MVR checks

ABILITIES / SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced understanding of Estimates
• Must have prior experience with OEM
• Advance understanding and knowledge of the repair process/procedures, scanning process
• Be able to understand instructions - written and verbal
• Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide personable, friendly customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability to do consistent physical activity - reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Protech uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

Protech Automotive Solutions, has been in business for over 20 years handling multiple types of repairs, from hands on mechanical repair and replacement of suspension, drive modules and frames, to diagnostic opportunities that require advanced knowledge of complicated computerized vehicle control systems. We also handle soft touch repair and replacement of delicate vehicle interior trim components. At Protech, we enjoy a fast paced work environment with challenging advanced skill development. We supply our team with the latest computerized diagnostic equipment, factory diagnostic and programming software components and tools. Our benefits are some of the best in the industry. Mobile technicians are provided with a company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop, while all employees receive 401K and health care packages that rival some of the largest automotive related companies in the US.

At Protech we take what we do seriously, but provide a family atmosphere and have a good time.

Consider joining our team as we work through some of the most ground breaking technology in automotive history.