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Velocity Vehicle Group

Body Shop Manager - Decatur, AL

Velocity Vehicle Group, Decatur, Alabama, us, 35609

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Body Shop Manager - Decatur, AL

– Velocity Vehicle Group

5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

Who We Are At Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), we represent a premium commercial brand in medium to heavy truck dealerships. We provide a full-service experience, from exceptional sales teams to highly skilled technicians and readily available parts. Our mission is to be the ultimate one-stop shop for truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. Combined with our Leasing and Rental business and financial services division, VVG stands as the premier truck dealership.

What's in it for You Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

What You’ll Do Our well-established repair facility is seeking an experienced and results-driven Body Shop Manager to lead our team of skilled technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in service management and a proven track record of effective leadership in a transportation industry setting. The Body Shop Manager supervises the day-to-day operations of the body shop, schedules the flow of work in the shop, manages body shop technicians, visits customers, provides estimates for customers, inspects work done to ensure quality.

Supervisory Duties

Selects body shop technicians for hire (responsible for leading the shop operations by hiring, retaining, developing and consistently improving the shop/culture)

Manages day-to-day operations of the body shop

Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations

Enforces company’s policies and procedures

Provides training, scheduling, assigning, coaching, counseling to body shop technicians

Communicates job expectations and monitors progress

Appraises and reviews job contributions

Day-to-Day Shop Management Duties

Provides prompt and courteous service: both on the phone and in person

Provides estimates for customers

Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received

Itemizes invoices after work is finished

Opens and closes repair orders

Approves expenditures for department

Approves outsourcing of services

Places parts order with the Parts Department

Purchases supplies and paint materials

Skills and Qualifications

Proven experience as a Service Manager in the transportation industry

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Self-motivated and self-starter

Ability to approach any situation with a positive attitude

Excellent organizational skills

Compensation

Depends on skills and experience

Plus Bonus Incentive

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Must be able to pass post offer drug test, and physical

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers

A fantastic culture in a welcoming, great place to work environment.

401k with matching.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, along with HSA & FSA options.

Employer-Paid Life Insurance.

Vacation + Sick Leave

Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs.

Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Truck Transportation

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