COLLISION CENTER GENERAL MANAGER

Confidential Bellingham, MA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Customer communication Manufacturing management Staff supervision Automotive repair Vehicle damage evaluation Vehicle damage appraisal Managing production or assembly teams Auto service management Estimating software for insurance claims Key Performance Indicators Computer-aided vehicle damage estimating Team management Production planning Profitability analysis Business operations Estimating for automotive body repair Full Job Description Overview An established, high-volume collision repair facility in the Greater Boston / MetroWest Massachusetts area is seeking an experienced General Manager / Collision Center Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the business. The facility is well established, I-CAR Gold Class, and participates in multiple insurance/DRP programs. We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands both the operational and financial sides of a successful collision repair business. Responsibilities Manage the complete day-to-day operation of the collision center Lead and hold accountable technicians, painters, estimators and support staff Manage production flow, scheduling and vehicle delivery commitments Oversee estimating, supplements, parts coordination and insurer communication Maintain and improve DRP performance, cycle time and CSI Monitor labor productivity, parts, paint/material usage and gross profit Handle escalated customer and insurance issues Maintain strong quality control and minimize comebacks/rework Conduct daily production meetings Recruit, train and develop employees as needed Provide ownership with clear weekly operational and financial reporting Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency Requirements Significant collision repair management experience Strong knowledge of collision estimating and production management Experience with CCC ONE or comparable collision management systems Strong understanding of insurance claims and DRP requirements Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraiser License preferred Proven ability to manage employees and maintain accountability Comfortable managing KPIs, gross profit and shop performance Strong communication and customer-service skills Honest, organized and capable of operating independently This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced collision professional who wants the authority and opportunity to run an established operation as their own, while working directly with ownership. Compensation Competitive six-figure base salary, approximately $100,000-$120,000+ depending on experience, plus a substantial performance-based bonus opportunity. Benefits and compensation package will be discussed confidentially with qualified candidates. All inquiries will be handled in strict confidence. Please submit a resume along with a brief description of your collision management experience.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person