Fleet Damage & Repair Operations Lead

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Avis Budget Group in Tampa, Florida is seeking an Auto Body Damage Manager to lead the fleet services function, directing vehicle damage repair, in-fleeting and de-fleeting to maximize fleet utilization and profitability.

You will build a high-performing team, manage vendor relationships, forecast costs, approve repair orders, and ensure safety, efficiency and compliance across all damage operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in rental car or service field.
• Experience writing damage estimates preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develops operating plans to maximize fleet utilization and directs vehicle damage repair.
• Manage team performance against KPIs including cost per estimate and vendor cycle time.
• Oversee damage repair orders and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Forecasts and manages costs of repair.
• Negotiate body shop rates and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Team management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Operations leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma

2-4 year college degree preferred

Job description

Avis Budget Group in Tampa, Florida is seeking an Auto Body Damage Manager to lead the fleet services function, directing vehicle damage repair, in-fleeting and de-fleeting to maximize fleet utilization and profitability.

You will build a high-performing team, manage vendor relationships, forecast costs, approve repair orders, and ensure safety, efficiency and compliance across all damage operations.