- Lead efforts to maximize operational performance for assigned insurance partners
- Collaborate across division, market and shop levels to improve operational metrics and client results
- Train, coach and develop operations teams on key performance drivers and Gerber business practices
- Adhere to Insurance Partner Direct Repair Program (DRP) requirements and guidelines
- Serve as the main point of contact for Insurance Partners and manage communication with operations teams
- Prepare audit reports using Domo and Client Score Cards to identify issues and communicate findings to leadership
- Conduct internal audits on insurance KPIs, estimating practices and WOW operating procedures
- Coach teams on audit findings, improvements and best practices
- Oversee performance improvement initiatives for repair centers not meeting expectations
- Create and implement operating initiatives with Market leadership
- Communicate performance information and improvement plans to leadership, shop teams and Insurance Partners
- Train and coach leaders on WOW repair processes, estimator practices, repair percentage, alternative parts utilization, fair judgment time and file documentation
- Participate in Regional and Market leadership calls and Client calls
- Support training and implementation of processes and procedures related to new acquisitions
- Extract and analyze data from internal reporting tools
- Monitor and evaluate insurance partner scorecard performance
- Establish oversight, training and coaching plans with Market leadership
- Recommend new operating initiatives to improve repair center performance
Requirements
- Post-secondary education or professional equivalent experience
- 3 years previous experience in a collision repair environment or a similar role
- 3 years comprehensive knowledge of the Insurance Partner guidelines, procedures and Scorecard metrics
- Complete understanding of the Wow Operating Way processes, with additional emphasis on estimator processes and responsibilities
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to manage a fast-paced environment and multitask while working under pressure
- Comprehensive knowledge of the estimating process
- Ability to build and maintain business relationships
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
- Working knowledge of vehicle repair practices
- Understanding of key shop metrics, client expectations and their impact on overall financial performance
- Extensive knowledge of the Management System (MIS) and Estimating Systems
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff
- Some travel may be required in assigned markets or to support a specific insurance partner
- May be asked to support other markets as requested
Demonstrates expertise in operational performance improvement within the collision repair industry, with a strong focus on insurance partner guidelines, estimating processes, and effective communication. Capable of training and developing teams to enhance key performance metrics and client satisfaction.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Collision Repair Experience
- Insurance Partner Guidelines Knowledge
- Wow Operating Way Processes
- Estimating Process Expertise
- Data Analysis and Reporting
Hard Skills
- Operational Performance Improvement
- Audit Reporting
- Estimating Systems Knowledge
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Analysis
- Client Scorecard Metrics
- Repair Percentage Understanding
- Alternative Parts Utilization
- File Documentation
- Internal Audits
- Performance Improvement Initiatives
Soft Skills
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Under Pressure
Certifications & Qualifications
Industry Keywords
- Collision Repair
- Insurance Partner Direct Repair Program (DRP)
- Repair Center Performance
- Client Expectations
- Vehicle Repair Practices
Tools & Technologies
- Domo
- Management Information System (MIS)