Collision Center Manager
About this role
Overview
Join our dynamic collision repair leadership team as a Collision Center Manager. The ideal candidate must have several years of Collision Center experience in a leadership role. We are looking for an energetic leader passionate about automotive excellence and operational efficiency.
Why work at Vara?
- Annual compensation average $50,000 to $130,000
- Positive professional work environment
- Company covers 75% Medical Insurance
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Closed Sundays
- Five-day work week
- 401K with employer match
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive paid training program with one-on-one peer training
- Employee vehicle purchase program
- 15 days of vacation offered for tenured team members
Duties
- Manage all aspects of the collision repair process, including estimating, repair planning, and quality control to ensure timely and precise vehicle restoration
- Supervise technicians and support staff and have a daily work schedule for all personnel to maximize work flow
- Oversee the use of hand tools, power tools, and technical equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) protocols
- Coordinate with clients to communicate repair progress, explain technical details clearly, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Monitor shop productivity
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations within the collision repair shop environment
Skills
- Proven collision center experience with a strong background in automotive body refinishing, auto painting, and auto restoration
- Mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems, auto repair procedures, and defect resolution techniques
- Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, computer-aided vehicle damage estimating software, and other technical equipment
- Familiarity with automotive materials such as paints, aluminum panels, metals for fabrication, auto glass installation, and heavy lifting techniques
- Ability to perform detailed damage assessments and root cause analysis to improve repair quality
- Strong client communication skills with a focus on transparency and professionalism
- Knowledge of safety regulations related to collision shop operations and PPE use; ability to enforce safety protocols consistently
Requirements
- Professional communication skills with customers and team members
- Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
- Clean driving record with a valid non-suspended driver’s license
- Background check and drug screen
- Bilingual strongly recommended
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Pre-employment screening: background check, clean driving record, valid non-suspended driver's license and drug testing
Join us as a Collision Center Manager where your leadership will shape a team committed to excellence! Your expertise will help us deliver top-tier vehicle repairs while fostering a safe and motivating work environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings that challenge your technical skills and leadership abilities—this is the opportunity for you!
Company at a glance
Dealer bio: Domingo Vara has over 40 years of sales experience in the automotive industry and continues to help out on the sales floor at Vara Chevrolet. He truly enjoys selling and helping people and assisting his team to deliver excellent customer service.
Vara Chevrolet is family owned business that has been serving the community since 1990. We continue to grow and are always looking for hardworking, talented individuals to join our team. We offer a fantastic working environment, benefits, competitive pay, and make sure that you have the resources you need to be successful. Enjoy our annual Thanksgiving employee luncheon, Christmas parties, Halloween festivities, attending our sponsored soccer and baseball league's games, and so much more. We welcome you!
Feel free to visit https://careers.hireology.com/varachevrolet or fill out a job application in person. We are always accepting applications.
Vara Chevrolet is an Automotive company located in San Antonio, Texas, at the corner of Yarrow Blvd on the 35 south access road past South Park Mall. Look for the Chevy bowtie!
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- 401K with employer match
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training program
- Employee vehicle purchase program
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