Body Shop Manager Jobs in Florida

Job Title: Auto Body Shop Manager for Car Dealer Company: Location: Orlando, FL Description: Must have a least 5 years experience in similar position, experience working with DRPs, consistent high customer service scores, ability to manage body shop employees, painters, and administrative staff and negotiate with insurance adjusters. Need good computer skills with experience in software applications such as CCC/Pathways estimating systems and in house computer system of Reynolds and Reynolds or ADP. Technical knowledge to write thorough and accurate estimates for repair is a must. Responsibilities: Direct and manage activities of the body shop to ensure vehicles are repaired and refinished in a quality manner while meeting strict time guidelines. Ensure body technicians and painters are following all company Standard Operating Procedures as well as all Insurance guidelines. Manage and develop body technicians, painters, estimators and administrative staff. Ensure Estimators and administrative staff is following all company Standard Operating Procedures as well as all Insurance guidelines. Provide complete and accurate estimates for repair. Promote Positive Customer Service through out the repair process. Build and maintain relationships with Insurance Personnel including adjusters and agents. Negotiate with insurance adjusters in a professional manner and determine Estimated Completion Dates. Oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipment as well as oversee safety procedures. Work with managers in other departments and work with accounting dept with billings and repair order closures ensuring everything is closed and updated on a timely basis. Excellent customer service skills, excellent reasoning skills and an ability to foster a team environment. Technical knowledge and the ability to negotiate fairly with insurance adjusters. Safety focused and understand safety policies and procedures. Please forward complete resume with your pay requirements

Job Title: Auto Body Shop Manager Company: Universal Collision Center, In Location: Tallahassee, FL Description: Fast paced collision repair center searching for an energetic, detailed, motivated leader for Management position.  Must have at least 5 years experience in similar position, experience working with DRPs, consistent high customer service scores, ability to manage body shop employees, painters, administrative staff and negotiate with insurance adjusters.  Need good computer skills with experience in software applications.  Technical knowledge to write thorough and accurate estimates for repair is a must.  Responsibilities:  Direct and manage activities of the body shop to ensure vehicles are repaired and refinished in a quality manner while meeting strict time guidelines.Ensure Body Technicians and Painters are following all company Standard Operating Procedures as well as all Insurance guidelinesManage and develop body technicians, painters, estimators and administrative staffEnsure Estimators and Administrative Staff are following all company Standard Operating Procedures as well as all Insurance guidelinesProvide complete and accurate estimates for repairPromote Positive Customer Service Update Summit Management System throughout the repair processBuild and maintain relationships with Insurance Personnel including adjusters and agents. Negotiate with insurance adjusters in a professional manner and determine Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs)Oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipmentOversee Safety ProceduresQualificationsPerson of solid characterOld fashioned work ethic "whatever it takes"LeaderDetailedTeam playerQuality focusedPositive attitudeEnergetic Motivated Possess the ability to manage and implement Lean concepts.  Committed to continuing education Desires to contribute to the local community  Excellent customer service skills Excellent reasoning skills Ability to foster a team environmentTechnical knowledge and the ability to negotiate fairly with insurance adjusters  Safety focused and understand safety policies and procedures.  At Universal Collision, we are committed to growth and on-going improvement.  This commitment creates opportunity for every individual in our organization.  Universal Collision Center is an independent Collision Repair Facility that has been in business since 2001.  Universal Collision has 2 locations in Tallahassee, Florida.  Our intent is to identify and recruit quality professionals on an ongoing basis.  If you, or someone you know, would like to learn more about our organization, please contact Sheryl Driggers. Universal Collision offers Competitive Pay Plans, Simple IRA, Health Insurance packages, paid vacations, paid sick time, paid weekly, professional training and more.

Job Title: Operations Mgr - Auto Body Repair Company: Manheim Location: Tampa, FL Description: Job Description The Operations Manager will provide management and coaching support to all departments within the collision center. The Operations Manager will assume the responsibility for overseeing the completion of all job functions, according to shop procedures, in the absence of any subordinate position within the repair center. Responsibilities -Oversee all repair center and office personnel and operations daily.-Oversee and support staff in maintaining at least a 70% estimate capture ratio.-Advocate and ensure the promotion of sales add-ons and processing of supplements.-Develop regular action plans with the staff to improve sales volume and shop profits.-Pursue and track potential business accounts by calling on and/or entertaining clients.-Sales contacts should be made on a weekly basis.-Establish and maintain professional relationships with insurance appraisers.-All add-ons will be completed before the vehicle is delivered.-All estimates that are not captured will be followed up by phone and letter within 4 days.-All customers will be given notice of any delays that may prevent the vehicle from being completed on the target date.-Every customer will be notified within one hour after completion of the vehicle.-Review creative ideas and suggestions submitted by team member.-Customers and employees will be dealt with professionally and will be made to feel important.-Handle all personnel matters discreetly, professionally, and in private with all team members.-Interaction with all levels of shop team members, corporate management and vendors.-Oversee daily production meeting if a Production Manager is not on staff.-Review and update vehicle production plan daily, discussing priority vehicles with CSS and Production Manager before 8:00 a.m.-All returns for incorrect or unnecessary parts will be made within one week and will be properly documented.-Follow all maintenance schedules to ensure minimal equipment failure.-Monitor inventory supplies.-Monitor the implementation and training of all safety procedures and programs outlined in the Safety Manual.-Supervise the disposal of hazardous waste generated through the maintenance of proper documentation and record keeping.-Conduct annual team member performance appraisals.-Strive to meet required standards on the monthly Repair Center Operations Evaluation and complete the list of recommendations from Vice President of Operations.-Submit accurate weekly reports - Sales Journal, Profit Ability Report, CSI data, and Payroll both hourly and flagged.-Review monthly financial statements to maintain sales mix, gross margins, cost controls, and budget requirements.-Conduct/monitor the implementation and training of all Quality Assurance procedures.-Maintain good customer relations by following up on customer hot sheets and updating the customers on the progress of the repair process. Qualifications Education: College DegreeCompetencies/Skills: Knowledge of auto body estimating. Knowledge of one or more computer estimating software packages. Excellent sales abilities; Knowledge of DRP procedures applicable to this repair center location. Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in the repair center and Corporate. Excellent Team Member coaching skills; Excellent communication skills. Flexibility to handle multiple projects at once.Accomplishments: Auto body estimating training; ASE Certification for Body/Paint; I-CAR certified; Certified to perform DRP work; Shop Management system trainingPhysical Demands: Extended periods of data entry and exposure to computer monitors. Some heavy lifting.Work Environment: May be required to inspect vehicles outdoors in inclement weather. May be exposed to high levels of dust and noise in the repair center. Protective equipment is provided. All team members are expected to comply with all safety programs and wear protective equipment provided. Regular travel may be possible. May be required to attend various approved training classes. Closing Statement Manheim is the world's leading provider of used vehicle services and marketplaces for the millions of cars that change hands every year. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., with 135 locations worldwide, Manheim provides an array of services including financing, titles, transport, recovery, auto body repair, dealership management systems and dent repair. Manheim is also the leader in remarketing technology, using its online tools to connect buyers and sellers around the globe to the world's largest, most comprehensive physical and virtual wholesale marketplace for used cars. Cox Enterprises is a leading communications, media and automotive services company. With revenues exceeding $15 billion and more than 77,000 employees, the company's major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Inc. (cable television distribution, telephone, high-speed Internet access, commercial telecommunications, advertising solutions and the Travel Channel); Manheim, Inc. (vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and web-based technology products); Cox Media Group, Inc. (television stations, digital media, newspapers, advertising sales rep firms and Cox Radio, Inc.); and AutoTrader.com (online automotive classifieds and related publications). Additionally, Cox's Internet operations include Kudzu.com and Adify Corporation, a unit of Cox TMI, Inc.More information about Cox can be found online at www.coxenterprises.com . Under Cox subsidiary select MANHEIM, under Locations select ALL, Manheim is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Please use the Cox Career Network at http://www.coxenterprises.com/coxcareer / to submit your resume.

Job Title: Body Shop Manager Company: Location: Ocala, FL Description: Busy body shop looking for motivated, organized, person. Must have management experience as well as body shop experience. Must be able to interact with the public and insurance companies in a positive manner. Paid vacation, paid holidays, and weekends off.