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Body Shop Manager


Job Location:

Monroe, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Jim Taylor Auto Group

Jim Taylor Auto Group is looking for a full-time Body Shop Manager to lead our collision repair operation. We need a strong leader who can drive production maintain quality control work in process and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

This role is a great fit for someone who takes ownership communicates clearly and knows how to balance people process customer expectations insurance requirements and profitability. The right candidate is organized decisive team-oriented and committed to keeping vehicles moving through the repair process safely and efficiently.

Job Type

Full-time

Reports To

Fixed Operations Director

Pay

Base salary plus performance-based bonus tied to production gross profit cycle time and customer satisfaction. Structure discussed during interview.

Benefits

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Holiday Pay

Opportunity for Advancement

Access to a Free Medical Clinic

Free Access to a Nutritionist

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily operations of the body shop and set clear priorities for the team

  • Manage workflow from estimating and blueprinting through parts repair paint reassembly quality control and delivery

  • Monitor work-in-process aging cycle time touch time production goals and delivery commitments

  • Ensure estimates supplements documentation and insurance communication are completed accurately and promptly

  • Manage direct repair program (DRP) relationships including insurer scorecards cycle-time requirements and program compliance

  • Work closely with the parts department to prevent delays caused by backorders damaged parts or incorrect parts

  • Monitor labor parts paint and materials sublet gross profit and expense performance

  • Maintain high standards for repair quality safety final inspections and customer-ready delivery

  • Coach and develop team members while creating accountability for productivity quality attendance and teamwork

  • Communicate professionally with customers insurance partners vendors and dealership leadership while resolving concerns quickly

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience required; collision body shop or estimating leadership experience strongly preferred

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Strong knowledge of collision repair workflow estimating supplements and insurance claim procedures

  • Proven leadership coaching and team-development ability

  • Ability to manage work in process cycle time deadlines and multiple priorities

  • Strong understanding of labor parts paint and materials gross profit and expense control

  • Experience with collision estimating platforms (CCC ONE Mitchell or Audatex) and dealership management systems (Tekion) preferred

  • I-CAR (individual or Gold Class shop) ASE and/or OEM collision certifications preferred

  • Strong customer service communication problem-solving organization and accountability skills

  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record

Our Core Values in Action

At Jim Taylor Auto Group our Body Shop Managers live our values every day:

Dedication staying engaged from the first estimate through final delivery and keeping the team focused on doing the job right

Responsibility owning production quality financial performance customer expectations and the daily direction of the department

Initiative identifying bottlenecks early making decisions and taking action before delays or concerns grow

Value building a productive and profitable body shop that delivers safe high-quality repairs customers can trust

Empathy leading people with respect and understanding that collision customers are often dealing with a stressful situation

Physical Requirements

The body shop is an active production environment. This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods move throughout the shop and vehicle storage areas occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and work around collision repair equipment chemicals paint and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Why Join Jim Taylor Auto Group

We are looking for leaders who care about people take pride in quality and want to build a strong collision repair operation in a culture built on trust accountability and service.

Apply today and join Jim Taylor Auto Group.

Jim Taylor Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening.

Jim Taylor Auto Group

Jim Taylor Auto Group is looking for a full-time Body Shop Manager to lead our collision repair operation. We need a strong leader who can drive production maintain quality control work in process and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

This role is a great fit for someone who takes ownership communicates clearly and knows how to balance people process customer expectations insurance requirements and profitability. The right candidate is organized decisive team-oriented and committed to keeping vehicles moving through the repair process safely and efficiently.

Job Type

Full-time

Reports To

Fixed Operations Director

Pay

Base salary plus performance-based bonus tied to production gross profit cycle time and customer satisfaction. Structure discussed during interview.

Benefits

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discounts

Holiday Pay

Opportunity for Advancement

Access to a Free Medical Clinic

Free Access to a Nutritionist

Responsibilities

  • Lead the daily operations of the body shop and set clear priorities for the team

  • Manage workflow from estimating and blueprinting through parts repair paint reassembly quality control and delivery

  • Monitor work-in-process aging cycle time touch time production goals and delivery commitments

  • Ensure estimates supplements documentation and insurance communication are completed accurately and promptly

  • Manage direct repair program (DRP) relationships including insurer scorecards cycle-time requirements and program compliance

  • Work closely with the parts department to prevent delays caused by backorders damaged parts or incorrect parts

  • Monitor labor parts paint and materials sublet gross profit and expense performance

  • Maintain high standards for repair quality safety final inspections and customer-ready delivery

  • Coach and develop team members while creating accountability for productivity quality attendance and teamwork

  • Communicate professionally with customers insurance partners vendors and dealership leadership while resolving concerns quickly

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team-lead experience required; collision body shop or estimating leadership experience strongly preferred

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Strong knowledge of collision repair workflow estimating supplements and insurance claim procedures

  • Proven leadership coaching and team-development ability

  • Ability to manage work in process cycle time deadlines and multiple priorities

  • Strong understanding of labor parts paint and materials gross profit and expense control

  • Experience with collision estimating platforms (CCC ONE Mitchell or Audatex) and dealership management systems (Tekion) preferred

  • I-CAR (individual or Gold Class shop) ASE and/or OEM collision certifications preferred

  • Strong customer service communication problem-solving organization and accountability skills

  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record

Our Core Values in Action

At Jim Taylor Auto Group our Body Shop Managers live our values every day:

Dedication staying engaged from the first estimate through final delivery and keeping the team focused on doing the job right

Responsibility owning production quality financial performance customer expectations and the daily direction of the department

Initiative identifying bottlenecks early making decisions and taking action before delays or concerns grow

Value building a productive and profitable body shop that delivers safe high-quality repairs customers can trust

Empathy leading people with respect and understanding that collision customers are often dealing with a stressful situation

Physical Requirements

The body shop is an active production environment. This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods move throughout the shop and vehicle storage areas occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and work around collision repair equipment chemicals paint and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Why Join Jim Taylor Auto Group

We are looking for leaders who care about people take pride in quality and want to build a strong collision repair operation in a culture built on trust accountability and service.

Apply today and join Jim Taylor Auto Group.

Jim Taylor Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screening.


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