Vacancy caducado!
Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!For Collins Ford, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Body Shop (Collision Center) Manager that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!Here’s why you’ll want to work here:
Great culture and real career growth
Competitive compensation package $60k-$90k DOE
Opportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealerships
Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Forecasts goals and objectives for the body shop and meet or exceed them
Ensures harmony and teamwork with all other departments
Promotes a positive attitude and create a cohesive team to take the business forward.
Prepares and administer an annual operating budget for the body shop
Attends manager meetings as needed
Understands, and keeps abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
Hires, trains, motivates, counsel, and monitor the performance of all body shop staff
Direct and schedule the activities of all body shop employees while providing expectations and feedback
Ensures accurate estimating, costing and invoicing in the department
Provides technical assistance as needed
Ensures premises and equipment and other assets are controlled and used effectively
Conducts meetings with body shop employees to discuss/communicate activities and issues
Establishes and maintain good working relationships with several insurance adjusters
Establishes and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business
Completes quality checks on all completed on jobs
Handles all customer complaints, in accordance with the Ken Garff Values
Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommend purchases
Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean
Assists Fixed Operations Director as needed (other duties may be assigned)
Here’s what you’ll need:
5 years of relevant work experience working in a collision center environment, dealerships experience a plus
1 or more years as a manager of a Collision Center (Body Shop) required
2 to 3 years of experience as an estimator preferred
Must be able to provide references upon request
Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based
Deals creatively and logically with any problems that arise, while expressing empathy for customers and their problems
Proficient in the use of Ignite, Estimating Software, and Microsoft Office is preferred
High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer(( We Hear You ))You're in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we're pretty darn proud of that. We're out to do things differently. We want to consistently change, grow, and progress.For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work. Our history is rich in the tradition of doing things differently. It began with Ken Garff himself. It continued through all of those who followed Ken and is alive and thriving today.If you are having any issues with applying please reach out to our recruiting team at recruiterhelp@kengarff.com . Include in the email what state you are applying in. Thank you for your patience!