Blueprinter / Production Manager

Kniesels Collision•Rocklin, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Join iCrash Collision - A Kniesel’s Collision Company. About Us: iCrash Collision is a proud division of Kniesel’s Collision, a family-owned and trusted leader in the auto body repair industry with a long-standing reputation for excellence throughout Northern California. At iCrash Collision, we’re committed to delivering top-tier collision repair with a focus on integrity, craftsmanship, and outstanding customer care. Supported by the experience and legacy of Kniesel’s Collision, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and take pride in restoring every vehicle to its pre-accident condition. We also believe great work starts with a great team. That’s why we promote a supportive, growth-driven environment where employees are encouraged to learn, succeed, and build long-term careers. If you’re looking for a company that values quality, innovation, and people, you’ll feel right at home here. Now Hiring: Blueprinter / Production Manager. Position Summary: Repair Planning while Leading Production. Develop People. Build Your Future. iCrash Collision, a proud member of the Kniesel's Collision family, is seeking a motivated and results-driven Production Manager to oversee daily repair operations and help drive shop performance. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring vehicles move efficiently through the repair process while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a Production Manager, you will work closely with technicians, estimators, parts personnel, and leadership to coordinate workflow, maximize productivity, and ensure repairs are completed on time and according to OEM and Kniesel's standards. You'll serve as a coach and mentor to estimating/production team, fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about operational excellence, developing people, and building a long-term career with one of Northern California's most respected collision repair organizations, we invite you to join our team and grow with us. Apply today and help shape the future of iCrash Collision.

Requirements

3+ years of collision estimating, blueprinting, production management, or body shop leadership experience preferred
Strong understanding of collision repair processes, including estimating, blueprinting, repair planning, parts management, and quality control
Strong understanding of insurance guidelines and DRP processes
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple repair vehicles and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience with CCC ONE, Nexsyis, or similar systems preferred
Ability to analyze production metrics and drive performance improvements
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Commitment to maintaining OEM repair standards, safety procedures, and Kniesel's quality expectations
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Leadership Development Opportunity: This position offers a pathway into our Management Trainee Program for the candidate who demonstrates strong leadership potential, operational excellence, and alignment with Kniesel's Core Values. Through this development, participants receive hands-on training and mentorship in: Leadership and team development, Financial and operational management, Production and workflow optimization, Customer experience management, Insurance relations and DRP partnerships, Recruiting, coaching, and performance management, Multi-shop operations and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily repair operations and help drive shop performance.
Ensure vehicles move efficiently through the repair process while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Coordinate workflow, maximize productivity, and ensure repairs are completed on time and according to OEM and Kniesel's standards.
Serve as a coach and mentor to the estimating/production team, fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Analyze production metrics and drive performance improvements.
Maintain OEM repair standards, safety procedures, and Kniesel's quality expectations.