Body Shop Manager

Cable Dahmer Automotive Group

$500K+*
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a Body Shop or Collision Center Manager role
  • Demonstrated success in managing a high-volume collision repair facility
  • Strong leadership and coaching abilities
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Proven ability to analyze production metrics and manage profitability

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of a busy collision center
  • Drive production and efficiency to meet profitability goals
  • Coach and develop staff including estimators and technicians
  • Ensure customer satisfaction throughout the repair process
  • Maintain compliance with quality standards and safety regulations
  • Monitor key performance indicators to assess shop performance
  • Cultivate relationships with insurance partners and customers

Benefits

  • Performance-based compensation with high earning potential
  • Consistent workflow due to high-volume operations
  • Support from an established team within a family-owned company
  • Opportunities to make a significant impact in a growing center
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services
  • Career advancement opportunities within the organization
Full Job Description
Body Shop Manager
Location: Cable Dahmer of Topeka - 3731 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609
Compensation: High six-figure earning potential. Compensation is based on experience,
leadership, and production.
Full-Time | M-F


We're looking for an experienced Body Shop Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume
collision center. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on organization,
accountability, developing people, and driving production without sacrificing quality or customer
experience.

If you're currently managing a busy collision center, or you're ready to take the next step, you'll
have the opportunity to lead an established team with consistent work flow and the support of
one of the region's largest automotive groups.

What You'll Do
Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume collision center.
Drive production, efficiency, cycle times, and profitability.
Coach, mentor, and develop estimators, technicians, painters, and support staff.
Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction throughout the repair process.
Ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards and quality expectations.
Manage scheduling, work flow, parts coordination, and repair timelines.
Monitor KPIs including gross profit, labor sales, cycle time, CSI, and productivity.
Foster a positive, accountable, team-first culture.
Build strong relationships with insurance partners and customers.
Ensure compliance with all safety and operational standards.

What We're Looking For
Previous Body Shop Manager or Collision Center Manager experience required.
Proven success managing a high-volume collision repair facility.
Strong leadership and coaching skills.
Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
Experience managing production, profitability, and technician performance.
Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with estimating systems, DRP processes, and collision repair operations.
A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams.

Why Cable Dahmer?
Performance-based compensation with exceptional earning potential.
High-volume shop with consistent work flow.
Established team and strong company support.
Family-owned organization with long-term stability.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing collision center.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off.
Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts.
Career advancement opportunities

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