Job Description

Mankato Motor Co. Body Shop Manager

Mankato Motor Co., part of the Rydell Automotive Group, strives to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Mankato Motor Co. is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

What We're Looking For

Mankato Motor Co. is looking for a Body Shop Manager to help support our booming Body Shop business and to provide our customers with exceptional experiences. The ideal candidate will flourish in a fast-paced and professional workplace.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental
• Health Savings Accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop estimator
• Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
• Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
• Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
• Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
• Presenting information and responding to questions from clients, customers, and insurance companies.
• Manage all certifications with insurance companies and manufacturers.
• Supervise all employees of the body shop.

Qualifications

• Previous body shop management experience a plus
• Confidence to handle fast-paced, growing body shop.
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
• Ability to implement and follow all OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
• Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills
• Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field Insurance company a big PLUS
• Must be willing to submit to a background check with a valid driver's license
• Professional appearance in accordance with body shop policies / dress code

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs