Senior Automotive Body Shop Manager

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Automotive Body Shop Manager to lead the collision repair center, oversee technicians and painters, and ensure high-quality workmanship across the shop.

You will manage operations, optimize workflow, mentor staff, uphold safety standards, and drive profitability while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in automotive collision repair with supervisory background.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software and diagnostic equipment.
• Understanding of body shop operations, workflow optimization and estimating.
• Ability to manage budgets and control operational costs.
• Valid driver's license and industry certifications are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily operations of the body shop ensuring efficient workflow and timely repairs.
• Lead, train, and mentor technicians and painters to achieve quality workmanship.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specs and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement efficient repair processes to maximize productivity.
• Manage parts inventory and supplier relationships.
• Perform quality checks before vehicle handover to customers.
• Maintain safe, organized work environment per health & safety rules.
• Provide excellent customer service and address inquiries effectively.
• Control labor utilization to optimize shop profitability.
• Stay updated on collision repair technologies and materials.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Collision repair knowledge

Estimating

Budgeting

Customer service

Ausbildung

Industry certifications

Tools

Estimating software

Diagnostic equipment

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a premier automotive collision repair center in Pietermaritzburg , is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Automotive Body Shop Manager . This key leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the body shop operations, including managing technicians, ensuring high-quality repairs, optimizing workflow, and maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of collision repair processes, and a proven ability to manage a busy and productive workshop. You will be instrumental in driving efficiency, profitability, and maintaining the highest standards of workmanship. This role requires a hands-on approach and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the automotive body shop, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of repairs.
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of skilled automotive body repair technicians and painters.
• Ensure all repairs are performed to the highest quality standards, adhering to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement efficient repair processes to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Manage parts inventory, ordering, and relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct quality checks on completed repairs before vehicle delivery to customers.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
• Manage shop profitability by controlling costs and optimizing labor utilization.
• Stay updated on the latest collision repair technologies, techniques, and materials.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in automotive collision repair, with a significant portion in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of various automotive body repair techniques, including structural repair, panel replacement, and refinishing.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of body shop operations, workflow optimization, and estimating.
• Proficiency with estimating software and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and control operational costs effectively.
• A valid driver's license.
• Certification from recognized industry bodies is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment in Pietermaritzburg .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a well-established and reputable automotive body shop.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Supportive management and a positive work culture.
• Potential for professional growth and advancement.