BODY SHOP MANAGER

Drive Auto Group; Wes-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Family atmosphere

Supportive environment

Health initiatives

Community involvement

Company events

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Drive Autogroup is seeking a Body/Collision Shop Manager to lead a high-performing team in our Body Shop Department. The role focuses on profitability, process discipline, and customer excellence within a busy automotive environment.

You will oversee task assignment, workflow, and capacity planning, while driving improvements and maintaining top-quality repairs across our service bays.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a retail automotive dealership.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance, refurbishment, and repair practices.
• Post-secondary education preferred; minimum high school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a high level of performance and quality in the Body Shop Department.
• Ensure profitability of the Body Shop department.
• Collaborate with other department leaders.
• Plan and execute objectives, goals and growth strategies.
• Ensure compliance with processes and procedures.
• Maintain accurate repair order flow to satisfy shop and customer requirements.
• Support and motivate team members, developing a positive work environment.
• Assign and monitor job tasks and provide support to technicians and shop staff.
• Manage and schedule capacity of repair bays, service equipment and tools.
• Work to improve efficiencies and drive sales.
• Deliver unparalleled service to customers.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formation

Post-secondary education preferred

High school diploma

Description du poste

Drive Autogroup

We have a vision of providing unforgettable guest experiences and our guest experience is driven by a dedicated team of employees whose job satisfaction is of equal importance to us.

Drive Autogroup

We have a vision of providing unforgettable guest experiences and our guest experience is driven by a dedicated team of employees whose job satisfaction is of equal importance to us. We believe that every employee plays a pivotal role in our success, and we are dedicated to making each opportunity with us just as rewarding. At Drive Autogroup you will experience the innovative, creative, and collaborative approach that sets all our team members up for success!

Career Opportunity

CSN, A proud member of Drive Autogroup, is currently seeking a Body/Collision Shop Manager who takes pride in motivating and leading a team to achievement. This individual will be reporting to Collision Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a high level of performance and quality of work within the Body Shop Department
• Responsible for ensuring profitability of the Body Shop department
• Ongoing collaboration with other department leaders
• Planning and executing on objectives, goals and growth strategies
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with process and procedures
• Maintain accurate repair order flow to satisfy shop and customer requirements
• Supporting and motivating team members, developing a positive work environment
• Assigning and monitoring job tasks and providing overall support to technicians, and other shop employees.
• Manage and schedule the current capacity of repair, maintenance, refurbishment bays, service equipment, and tools for optimal use
• Work to improve efficiencies and drive sales
• Demonstrate a commitment delivering unparalleled service to customers

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience retail automotive dealership experience required
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle/equipment preventative maintenance, refurbishment, and repair practices and procedures
• Post-Secondary Education Preferred
• Minimum High School Diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation plans
• Collaborative team dynamic and Family-like atmosphere
• Supportive work environment
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement activities
• Exciting company events
• Employee purchase plans and company discounts

Your professional journey is more than a series of job titles and responsibilities and we encourage your application even if you don’t meet all the qualifications. If you’re looking to further your career with a growing organization where you can use your knowledge, skills, and talents, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Drive Autogroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported. Should you require accommodation or support throughout the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.