Advance Repair Planner - Crown Autobody and Glass - Various Locations

Crown Auto Group is a Winnipeg-based, family-owned organization built on integrity, teamwork, and strong relationships. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and an Aon Hewitt Best Employer – Platinum Level. As one of Manitoba’s fastest-growing dealerships, we offer exceptional service and exciting career opportunities in a dynamic industry. Crown Autobody and Glass is a leading collision repair facility known for top-quality workmanship, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service with all updated modern European equipment, specializing in import brands. We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Repair Planner/Estimator to join our team at our Crown Autobody & Glass. Crown Autobody & Glass is a state of the art autobody shop with all updated modern European equipment, specializing in import brands. We offer a competitive performance-based salary and encouraging team environment, as well as a competitive benefits package. We offer graduated training, mentorship, and online brand training to assist our employees in achieving their career goals. The Advanced Repair Planner, under the direction of the Manager of the assigned Collision Centre, is the primary liaison between MPI and the collision centre operations. The Advance Repair Planner is responsible for creating an exceptional experience by accurately estimating and blueprinting the vehicle repair. Additional Crown Auto Group Employee Perks: Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health, dental, vision and massage therapy reimbursement Discounted fitness membership Associate Referral Bonus Program Career advancement- most of promotions are from within the company Access to Perkopolis. (Canadas leading corporate concierge discount service) Responsibilities: Dismantle and reassemble vehicles for accurate estimating, pre-wash vehicles if necessary Perform in depth, complete tear down to accurately access a vehicle damage Document all accident damages with a paint pen, photographs, and in depth descriptions Accurately estimate vehicle damage using MPI’s policies and procedures Capture all labor and parts operations using OEM repair procedures & MPI’s policies and procedures Collaborate with the production team, parts team, CSR’s, and MPI and proactively provide collision centre staff with updates on vehicles being estimated Estimate an average of 5 vehicles per day for internal as well as retail customers Ensure compliance with company policies and standards for cost control, quality, safety, completion and on-time delivery Requirements: Must have 2+ years of training or equal years of experience with autobody estimation ICAR Certified in Estimating (preferred) or interest in becoming certified Hands-on training/experience using Mitchell Connect and/or other industry standard software Ensures superior service is being executed and upheld on a consistent basis for both internal and external customers Balance a multitude of tasks; prioritizes duties as needed ensuring efficiency self-motivation/production Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management expertise Positively expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity Ability to work individually as well as part of a team Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, bend and stand for long periods of time Valid driver’s license and ability to drive manual transmission CROWN AUTO GROUP is an equal opportunity employer! We are looking for people from various ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences to join our workplace. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process, and we'll respond in a timely manner to any requests for accommodations.

The Advanced Repair Planner acts as the primary liaison between the collision centre and MPI, responsible for accurately estimating and blueprinting vehicle repairs. They must perform in-depth vehicle tear-downs, document damages, and collaborate with production and parts teams to ensure efficient repair processes.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in autobody estimation and possess strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Proficiency with industry-standard software like Mitchell Connect is required, and ICAR certification in estimating is preferred.

• Extended health • Dental • Vision • Massage therapy reimbursement • Discounted fitness membership • Associate referral bonus program • Career advancement • Perkopolis corporate concierge discount service

• Time managementPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Autobody estimation
• Vehicle dismantling
• Vehicle reassembly
• Damage documentation
• Mitchell Connect
• OEM repair procedures
• Time management
• Multi-tasking
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Manual transmission driving
• Cost Control
• Lifting Ability
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Customer Service
• Mentorship
• Multitasking
• Operations
• Time Management

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service & Support
• Transportation
• Advance Repair Agent
• Auto Body Technician
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week