HONDA BODY SHOP MANAGER

K MOTORS•El Cajon, CA

10d•$13,000 - $20,000•Onsite

About The Position

Honda of El Cajon Collision Center is seeking an experienced leader who can build a strong team, deliver quality repairs, and provide excellent customer experience while managing a productive and profitable collision center. This role requires a strong understanding of collision estimating and shop management systems, as well as the ability to lead by example and foster a positive team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 5-7 years of management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with collision estimating and shop management system.
Personal values to align with company values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Respect, and Excellence
Servant Leader: Leads by example, listens to employees, provides the tools and support they need, and invests in their development while holding the team accountable for results.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Must have Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications and I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, motivates, and monitors the performance of all body shop employees.
Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the body shop.
Directs and schedules the work of all body shop employees.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with insurance adjusters.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
Implements aggressive marketing plan to increase body shop business.
Follows up on parts department orders to ensure parts availability.
Monitors progress and completion of vehicles in the shop, ensuring that proper repair and safety procedures are followed.
Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks.
Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
Checks quality of completed work.
Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealership's guidelines.
Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
Provides necessary training.
Ensures that proper safety equipment is available and being used properly.
Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
Monitors the maintenance of paint booths, frame straightening equipment, and other large, fixed assets to ensure long-term usage and value.
Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
Maintains professional appearance.
Other duties as assigned.