Production Manager / Body Shop Manager
Luzo Auto Center
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Collision Repair Production Manager to oversee daily back-shop operations in our high-volume collision repair facility. This role is responsible for driving shop workflow, dispatching jobs to body and paint technicians, and maintaining strict quality control and cycle-time benchmarks. You will work directly with office manager and insurance adjusters to coordinate supplement approvals, track parts fulfillment, and ensure on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Production & Workflow Management:
- Direct daily back-shop production flow, assigning repair orders to body technicians, frame techs, and painters based on skill set and shop capacity.
- Monitor vehicle progress through disassembly, metal/body, paint, assembly, and detail stages to meet target delivery dates.
- Track shop cycle time and touch time metrics to maximize stall productivity.
- Quality Control & Standards:
- Perform pre-paint and final Quality Control (QC) inspections to ensure all repairs comply with OEM repair procedures and safety guidelines.
- Enforce shop safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and OSHA/EPA regulations across the shop floor.
- Office & Insurance Coordination:
- Partner closely with the office manager and insurance adjusters to identify hidden damage during tear-down and process timely supplements.
- Coordinate parts procurement to verify OEM/aftermarket parts receipt before scheduling jobs onto the floor.
- Communicate daily production status updates during shop release meetings.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 3–5+ years of experience in collision repair, body shop production management, or auto body estimating.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of auto body repair processes, frame alignment, paint systems, and OEM repair procedures (Alldata, Mitchell, or CCC ONE).
- Certifications: I-CAR certification or ASE collision repair credentials strongly preferred.
- Skills: Strong leadership, ability to manage technician efficiency, dispute resolution, and proficiency with management/estimating software.
Have been in business since 1967
Company Description
Have been in business since 1967
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