Body Shop Manager (18-Month Contract)

Job summary

The Body Shop Manager will oversee daily production, manage workflow, and ensure high-quality repair standards are met in a high-volume collision facility. They are responsible for leading the production team, maintaining operational efficiency, and fostering strong relationships with insurance partners and customers.

Job details

At Steele Auto Group, work is more than a job. It is a chance to inspire positive impact through every interaction, every vehicle, every journey. Our people are at the heart of it all, because everything we do is driven by you. Your passion. Your purpose. Your potential. Experienced Body Shop Leaders: This One Is for You Steele Collision Dartmouth is looking for an experienced Body Shop Manager to lead our large, high-volume collision operation on an 18-month contract. This is not a role for someone looking to learn the business. We are looking for an experienced collision leader who knows how to run a busy shop, motivate a production team, manage workflow, and deliver results. This is a hands-on leadership position. You’ll be visible on the floor, working alongside your team, removing obstacles, keeping production moving, and making sure the shop continues to operate at the high standard our customers and partners expect. Wage commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. What You'll Lead * Drive Daily Production: Keep vehicles moving through the shop efficiently while ensuring production goals, timelines, and quality standards are achieved. * Lead from the Floor: Be present and engaged with the production team, identifying challenges, removing roadblocks, and keeping everyone focused on priorities. * Motivate & Develop the Team: Build accountability, recognize strong performance, and create an environment where employees know what is expected and have the support to succeed. * Support Estimating: Provide guidance and support with estimates, supplements, repair planning, and other estimating-related needs. * Own Performance: Monitor production, productivity, workflow, and departmental targets, taking action when results are off track. * Maintain a Strong Operation: Help ensure the shop remains organized, efficient, safe, and operating at the standard expected of a major collision facility. * Support Quality: Ensure completed repairs meet quality expectations and that customers receive their vehicles properly repaired and ready for the road. * Work Across the Business: Maintain strong communication with insurance partners, dealerships, customers, Parts, Service, and other internal teams. * Lead with Accountability: Set clear expectations, follow up on performance, and address issues quickly and professionally. * Keep the Team Moving Forward: Anticipate problems before they become production delays and make practical decisions to keep the operation on track. What We're Looking For This opportunity requires proven collision repair leadership experience. We're looking for someone who brings: * Previous Body Shop Management, Production Management, or significant collision repair leadership experience. * Strong knowledge of collision repair operations and production workflow. * Experience working with estimates, supplements, repair planning, and insurance processes. * A proven ability to lead and motivate a production team in a high-volume environment. * Strong understanding of productivity, targets, KPIs, and shop performance. * The confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and keep a large operation moving. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. * A hands-on, visible leadership style. * Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record. Why You Will Love Working with Steele Auto Group: When you join Steele Auto Group, you are joining a team that believes in growth, opportunity, and rewarding those who lead with heart and effort. We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting every part of your journey. That is why our Total Rewards package is built to help you thrive, physically, financially, and emotionally. Depending on your role and employment type (full-time, part-time, or term), eligible employees can look forward to, some or, all of the following: * 100% Matched Retirement Savings Plan - Because your future matters. * Flexible Health & Dental Plans - Choose from six cost-shared plans tailored to your lifestyle. Affordable, dependable coverage for the people who matter most. Enjoy peace of mind knowing you and your family are covered. * Mental Health & Wellness Support - 24/7 confidential support for you and your family through EFAP. * Employee Discounts - On vehicle purchases, parts, and service at any of our locations. * Work Boot Reimbursement - Reimbursement immediately, no waiting required! * Access to Steele University - you will get engaging, role-specific training, learn anytime anywhere, track your progress, and earn rewards as you grow your skills! While we make every effort to post our rates accurately, some websites may display salary estimates for this position without our involvement. These figures are generated independently for general comparison and are not provided or verified by Steele Auto Group. We look forward to discussing accurate, role-specific compensation details with candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Steele Auto Group is committed to creating a workplace where your talents are recognized, your growth is championed, and your potential is limitless. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a fair, inclusive, and opportunity-rich environment. As part of this commitment, we ensure that every candidate feels valued and supported throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know. We are here to support you in every step of the way. Learn more about us at www.steeleauto.com [http://www.steeleauto.com] Applying is as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Click the link to apply, Steele Auto Group Careers 2. Sign in (top right corner) and create your profile, 3. Upload your resume **If you are an employee of Steele Auto Group, please apply through the careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

What you’ll do

The Body Shop Manager will oversee daily production, manage workflow, and ensure high-quality repair standards are met in a high-volume collision facility. They are responsible for leading the production team, maintaining operational efficiency, and fostering strong relationships with insurance partners and customers.

Requirements

Candidates must have significant experience in collision repair leadership, production management, or body shop operations. A valid driver's license with an insurable record and strong proficiency in repair planning and estimating processes are required.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Mental health support • Employee discounts • Work boot reimbursement • Professional training

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Production Management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• KPI Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Collision repair management
• Production management
• Workflow optimization
• Team leadership
• Estimating
• Repair planning
• KPI management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Organizational skills
• Accountability
• Safety compliance
• Good Driving Record
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Mental Health
• Management
• Discounts And Allowances
• Leadership
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Operations
• Production Management
• Purchasing
• Quality Management
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Body Shop Manager
• Retail Store Manager
• Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers