Bodyshop Manager

About the role

Swift Collision is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Body Shop Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing collision repair operation. This is an opportunity for a proven leader to make a lasting impact by building strong teams, improving production efficiency, maintaining exceptional repair quality, and helping shape the future of our organization. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving operational challenges, and knows how to motivate people while holding them accountable, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop technicians, estimators, painters, parts personnel, and support staff.
• Manage daily production to keep repairs moving efficiently while meeting quality and delivery goals.
• Maintain high standards for repair quality, safety, and OEM repair procedures.
• Improve shop workflow, identify production bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Oversee estimating, blueprinting, supplements, and repair planning to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Coordinate parts operations to ensure timely vehicle flow.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure outstanding customer service throughout the repair process.

Requirements

• Several years of collision repair management experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair operations, estimating, production management, and quality control.
• Experience improving shop processes and increasing operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to coach, mentor, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong understanding of OEM repair procedures and insurance repair processes.
• A commitment to safe, quality repairs and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.

What Success Looks Like

• Build a more organized and accountable production environment.
• Improve repair quality and consistency.
• Increase production efficiency and profitability.
• Strengthen team performance and morale.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Support the continued growth of Swift Collision.

Why Join Swift Collision?

We're investing in our people, our processes, and our future. This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence the direction of a growing company, and build a high-performing collision repair operation.