Collision General Manager

Boyd Group Services•Shreveport, LA

21d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The General Manager leads and maintains the Collision Center’s day-to-day operations in compliance with established policies and procedures. The role plans and implements daily operations to meet overall KPIs and insurance metrics, coaches and empowers team members, and maintains high professional and quality standards to deliver an exceptional customer experience. The General Manager leads by example and works in alignment with all team members to support customer success. This posting is part of an ongoing effort to identify qualified candidates for future opportunities; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The role is based at Gerber Collision & Glass in Lynbrook, Shreveport, Louisiana. Compensation is $70,000–$90,000 per year, commensurate with skill, education, and experience. The position may also be eligible for bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or equivalent.
Proven leadership experience in a collision repair environment or similar role.
1–2 years of previous leadership experience.
1–2 years of minimum Collision DRP estimating experience.
2 or more years of experience using CCC1.
1–2 years of prior Mitchell experience.
2 or more years of accounts receivable/payable experience.
3–4 or more years of customer service excellence experience.
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to consistently demonstrate a successful client experience.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate others using effective coaching tools and management skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands needed to perform the job’s essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
Prepare and manage the Collision Center’s annual and monthly operating budgets.
Forecast, target, and track monthly sales, profit, and expense objectives.
Conduct formal annual and informal monthly performance reviews.
Monitor and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable for the Collision Center.
Maintain a clean and organized repair facility.
Monitor maintenance requirements for shop equipment, including the paint booth.
Provide staff training as needed.
Ensure staff wear appropriate safety gear and follow the dress code.
Open and close the facility daily according to established procedures.
Conduct or coordinate daily production meetings and walkthroughs to confirm throughput and delivery dates.
Manage estimates to ensure labor mix meets established standards and manage store capacity.
Lead and manage repair facility personnel.
Facilitate monthly Health & Safety and staff meetings, and attend monthly managers’ meetings.
Attend training, information sessions, and workshops recommended by the Senior Leadership Team.
Review store CSI performance and follow up within 24 hours.

Benefits

Annual paid time off (PTO) plans.
Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Six paid holidays annually.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective on Day 1.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
Additional voluntary life insurance.
Continuing education opportunities.
Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
Voluntary daily pay option.
Potential bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.