Collision General Manager

Crash Champions

. Meet or exceed location revenue goals and other KPIs by managing the front and back of shop from vehicle intake through delivery .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $149,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing shop operations, ensuring quality repairs, and achieving revenue goals while leading and developing a team. Proficient in estimating software and knowledgeable in collision industry standards and insurance procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Collision Industry KnowledgeCCC ONE Total Repair SoftwareDecision-MakingTeam LeadershipProduction Management

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Hard Skills

Estimating SoftwareProduction Quality ManagementRepair Job AssignmentPayroll ManagementPPE Protocol Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

ComputersEstimating Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Insurance ProceduresCollision Repair StandardsKPI ManagementShop ThroughputBody Technicians

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meet or exceed location revenue goals and other KPIs by managing the front and back of shop from vehicle intake through delivery
Manage shop throughput, production quality and efficiency
Assign repair jobs to Body Technicians and prioritize vehicles for teardown or paint
Support teammates during peak times by receiving customers, checking in vehicles and writing estimates as needed
Ensure repairs meet Crash Champions and I-CAR quality standards
Ensure repairs are billed accurately and correctly and back-of-shop PPE protocol is upheld
Complete shop payroll and staffing processes and manage staff PTO, vacation or leave
Manage daily production flow and communicate with Body Technicians, Collision Estimators and Parts Managers
Write DRP complaint estimates as needed, update estimates after damage discovery and lock final estimates
Interview, hire, coach and develop teammates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of Collision Industry including high-level knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements for a variety of carriers
Aptitude in decision-making and problem solving
Ability to lead and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and achieve successful results
Proficient knowledge and use of estimating software, CCC ONE Total Repair Software
Proficient with Computers and other technology
Valid driver’s license required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays
Performance-based bonuses may be available