Body Shop Operations Leader — Growth & Profit

Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC Kenworth); Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

On the Job Training

Internal Promotion

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is seeking a Body Shop Manager to lead the branch Body Shop operations and drive growth and profitability. The role plans, directs, and controls activities to meet objectives and maintains high service standards.

The position emphasizes supervision, interdepartmental coordination, and adherence to safety. CDL preferred; five years in body shop with strong management and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• CDL preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of body shop operation.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in body shop related field.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and collaboration with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, trends and profit opportunities of the Body Shop.
• Set short- and long-term operating and financial objectives.
• Ensure policies and objectives are understood and applied.
• Formulate annual and monthly sales/profit objectives and budgets.
• Review results and take action to improve performance.
• Communicate across all branch departments to align efforts.
• Promote safe work habits and enforce safety rules.
• Sell body shop labor and call on customers for repair work.
• Write estimates for wrecks locally and out of town if needed.
• Maintain service tools and equipment and ensure proper use.
• Review repair orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop good relations with customers, adjusters and insurers.

Skills

CDL preferred

Body shop experience

Supervisory experience

Management skills

Communication skills

Job description

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is seeking a Body Shop Manager to lead the branch Body Shop operations and drive growth and profitability. The role plans, directs, and controls activities to meet objectives and maintains high service standards.

The position emphasizes supervision, interdepartmental coordination, and adherence to safety. CDL preferred; five years in body shop with strong management and communication skills are required.