Fleet Claims Manager
About The Position
Lead the Shop. Own the Fleet. Drive the Profit. Budget is in need of an Automotive Claims Manager—think Shop Manager meets Fleet Commander—to run fleet maintenance, body damage claims, and vendor networks like a high-performance service department. If you’ve profitably managed bays, negotiated with body shops, and kept downtime in the red zone, this is your lane. THE SHOP YOU’LL RUN (Fleet-Wide) Fleet Lifecycle Command Own in-fleeting/out-fleeting: inspections, onboarding, decommissioning Document every dent, mile, and dollar from acquisition to auction Preventative Maintenance Mastery Schedule PMs to crush downtime and repair costs Enforce OEM & regulatory compliance (no shortcuts, no surprises) Body Damage & Claims Domination Estimate repairs with surgical accuracy Coordinate body shops, approve supplements, and close claims fast Manage insurance files and follow-ups like a claims adjuster on steroids Fuel Program Control Track usage, expenses, KDHE certifications, and reporting Squeeze every cent out of fuel budgets Parts & Inventory Precision Stock tools, supplies, and parts to keep techs moving Zero downtime due to “out of stock” Vendor Negotiation & SLAs Build iron-clad relationships with body shops, parts houses, and fuel vendors Hammer out pricing and turnaround times that beat market rates
Requirements
- Proven fleet or shop management experience – you’ve run fixed ops or fleet maintenance
- Deep knowledge of vehicle systems, PM schedules, and repair workflows
- Estimating expertise – body damage, supplements, and insurance claims
- Vendor negotiation swagger – you get the best rates and fastest turns
- Organizational firepower – juggle schedules, parts, and claims without dropping a wrench
- Ability to pass a background check and a drug screen
- Clean driving record + valid license
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with inventory software or maintenance tracking platforms
Responsibilities
- Own in-fleeting/out-fleeting: inspections, onboarding, decommissioning
- Document every dent, mile, and dollar from acquisition to auction
- Schedule PMs to crush downtime and repair costs
- Enforce OEM & regulatory compliance
- Estimate repairs with surgical accuracy
- Coordinate body shops, approve supplements, and close claims fast
- Manage insurance files and follow-ups like a claims adjuster on steroids
- Track usage, expenses, KDHE certifications, and reporting
- Squeeze every cent out of fuel budgets
- Stock tools, supplies, and parts to keep techs moving
- Build iron-clad relationships with body shops, parts houses, and fuel vendors
- Hammer out pricing and turnaround times that beat market rates
Benefits
- Lucrative Performance Bonus + Profit Share
- Company Vehicle + Mileage
- PTO, Holidays, 401kte: Health, Dental, Vision
- PTO, Holidays, 401k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
