Body Shop Manager

Ray Laethem Buick GMC
17677 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI
Full Time
$75,000 – $100,000 a year

Ray Laethem Buick GMC is looking for an experienced, motivated, and results driven Body Shop Manager to lead our collision repair department. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a proven track record of managing body shop operations efficiently and profitably.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the day-today operations of the body shop and ensure efficient workflow
Manage, lead, and motivate technicians, painters, estimators, and support staff
Monitor production schedules, repair quality, cycle time, and overall shop performance
Manage estimates, repair orders, parts coordination, and insurance company relationships
Maintain excellent communication with customers, insurance adjusters, service advisors, and dealership management
Develop and maintain a positive, productive, and customer-focused work environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience managing a collision repair or automotive body shop preferred
Strong knowledge of collision repair processes, estimating, and insurance claims
Proven leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage workflow, meet deadlines, and achieve financial production goals
Familiarity with estimating and shop management software

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and 401K benefit packages available
Competitive Holiday/Vacation/Time Off benefits
Monday-Friday work week

EXCELLENCE IS THE OBLIGATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES AT RAY LAETHEM. WE LIVE AND WORK EACH DAY BY OUR COMPANY'S CORE VALUES:

Customer Service Above All Else
Pride in What We Do
Driven to be the Best

OUR PASSION: Make Every Experience Their Best

OUR NICHE: Convenience

Ray Laethem Motor Village may order a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report that may include information as to your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, work habits, performance, and experiences, along with reasons for termination of past employment, in compliance with applicable law and as directed by company policy and consistent with the job described, The Company may request information from public and private sources about, but not limited to your: workers’ compensation injuries, driving record, court record, education, credentials, credit, references, and drug testing to detect the use of illegal drugs prior to and during employment.

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