Body Shop Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and workflow for the heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle body shop
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize repair work to maximize shop productivity and turnaround times
• Lead, coach, and develop body technicians, painters, and support team members
• Review vehicle damage and help develop accurate repair plans and estimates
• Oversee body repair, paint, prep, welding, fiberglass, frame, and structural repair work
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional shop environment
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of collision, body repair, or related heavy-duty repair experience preferred
• Previous leadership, foreman, production management, or body shop management experience
• Strong understanding of body repair, paint and refinishing, welding, fiberglass, and frame repair
• Experience estimating collision damage and developing repair plans preferred
• Ability to manage multiple repair jobs, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of technician productivity, workflow, and quality control
• Comfortable working with shop management and estimating software
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead by example and hold teams accountable for quality, safety, and performance
• Heavy-duty truck, trailer, commercial vehicle, or fleet collision experience strongly preferred