Summary
Automotive Distribution Company (ADMC) is hiring a Body Shop Team Leader to supervise daily workshop operations and lead body repair technicians. The role includes assigning work, monitoring repair progress, inspecting completed repairs, maintaining safety and quality standards, and coordinating with service advisors, estimators, parts staff, and insurance representatives. Candidates should have 5–8 years of automotive body repair experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role, and knowledge of collision repair, alignment, welding, painting, and manufacturer procedures. A diploma or bachelor's degree in automotive technology, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
The posting
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Job Summary
The Body Shop Team Leader is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the body shop, ensuring high-quality repairs, maintaining productivity, and leading technicians to deliver excellent customer service. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, quality control, and meeting repair deadlines while supporting continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of body shop technicians.
- Assign repair jobs based on technician skills, workload, and priorities.
- Monitor repair progress to ensure work is completed on time and meets manufacturer and company quality standards.
- Perform quality inspections before vehicles are released to customers.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Support technicians by providing technical guidance and resolving repair issues.
- Maintain effective communication with service advisors, estimators, parts department, and insurance representatives.
- Monitor productivity, efficiency, and labor utilization.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment.
- Maintain accurate repair documentation and work records.
- Assist in training, coaching, and evaluating team members.
- Promote a positive work environment and encourage teamwork.
- Manage workshop housekeeping and ensure a clean, organized work area.
- Help achieve departmental KPIs such as cycle time, customer satisfaction, quality, and profitability.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- 5–8 years of experience in automotive body repair, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of collision repair techniques, body alignment, welding, painting processes, and manufacturer repair procedures.
- Ability to read repair estimates and technical manuals.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy and experience with body shop management systems is an advantage.