Collision Center Manager

Vara Chevrolet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Medical Insurance

Paid vacation

401K with employer match

Five-day work week

Closed Sundays

Employee vehicle purchase program

Comprehensive paid training program

Job summary

Vara Chevrolet in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Collision Center Manager with several years of leadership in collision repair. You will oversee estimating, planning, and quality control to ensure timely, high-quality vehicle restorations while guiding technicians and staff.

You will communicate progress to clients, enforce safety protocols, and drive productivity and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced shop environment. A strong auto body background and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of collision center leadership experience.
• Experience with estimating, repair planning and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the collision repair process from estimating to quality control.
• Supervise technicians and support staff and schedule daily workloads.
• Coordinate with clients to communicate repair progress and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor shop productivity and enforce safety regulations.

Skills

Collision center leadership

Automotive body refinishing

Auto painting

Auto restoration

Mechanical knowledge

Safety regulations compliance

Customer communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CA-based estimating software

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic collision repair leadership team as a Collision Center Manager. The ideal candidate must have several years of Collision Center experience in a leadership role. We are looking for an energetic leader passionate about automotive excellence and operational efficiency.

Why work at Vara?

• Annual compensation average $50,000 to $130,000
• Positive professional work environment
• Company covers 75% Medical Insurance
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Closed Sundays
• Five-day work week
• 401K with employer match
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive paid training program with one-on-one peer training
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• 15 days of vacation offered for tenured team members

Duties

• Manage all aspects of the collision repair process, including estimating, repair planning, and quality control to ensure timely and precise vehicle restoration
• Supervise technicians and support staff and have a daily work schedule for all personnel to maximize work flow
• Oversee the use of hand tools, power tools, and technical equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) protocols
• Coordinate with clients to communicate repair progress, explain technical details clearly, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Monitor shop productivity
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations within the collision repair shop environment

Skills

• Proven collision center experience with a strong background in automotive body refinishing, auto painting, and auto restoration
• Mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems, auto repair procedures, and defect resolution techniques
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, computer-aided vehicle damage estimating software, and other technical equipment
• Familiarity with automotive materials such as paints, aluminum panels, metals for fabrication, auto glass installation, and heavy lifting techniques
• Ability to perform detailed damage assessments and root cause analysis to improve repair quality
• Strong client communication skills with a focus on transparency and professionalism
• Knowledge of safety regulations related to collision shop operations and PPE use; ability to enforce safety protocols consistently

Requirements

• Professional communication skills with customers and team members
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
• Clean driving record with a valid non-suspended driver’s license
• Background check and drug screen
• Bilingual strongly recommended
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Pre-employment screening: background check, clean driving record, valid non-suspended driver’s license and drug testing

Join us as a Collision Center Manager where your leadership will shape a team committed to excellence! Your expertise will help us deliver top-tier vehicle repairs while fostering a safe and motivating work environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings that challenge your technical skills and leadership abilities—this is the opportunity for you!