Collision Production Coordinator (Assistant Body Shop Manager) - AutoNation Collision N Corpus Christi
About The Position
The Collision Repair Production Coordinator is responsible for writing body shop damage estimates, negotiating with insurance adjusters, completing billing and other shop related activities in the absence of the Body Shop Manager. This role involves assisting the Body Shop Manager with daily activities, including communication with technicians, painters, insurance representatives, parts wholesalers, other dealership departments, and customers. The coordinator will also handle estimate writing, repair selling, job scheduling, customer notification of completion dates, repair order billing, filing, answering phones, supplement authorization and follow-up, weekly payroll, and quality control maintenance. Additionally, the position requires assuming the responsibilities of the manager if they are unable to perform their duties and adhering to federal, state, and local regulations for hazardous waste disposal.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Ability to operate an automobile
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a dealership position
- General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
- ICAR Certification
- ASE certification
- Sales experience
Responsibilities
- Break down estimates into labor and parts before job is started so technicians are aware of time allowances
- Follow up with Parts Department to ensure availability of ordered parts
- Revise and approve time allowances of each job
- Assist with quality check of completed jobs
- Prepare final billing for completed repair orders
- Assist Body Shop Manager with the daily activities of the center including: communications with technicians, painters, insurance company representatives, parts wholesalers, other departments with-in the dealership and customers
- Estimate writing, repair selling, job scheduling, completion date notification, repair order billing, filing, answering phones, supplement authorization and follow-up, weekly payroll and quality control maintenance
- Assume the responsibilities of manager, should the manager be unable to perform their duties
- Follow federal, state and local regulations governing the disposal of hazardous wastes
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401k matching
- Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
- Maternity benefits
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
- Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide
- Participation in the DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
