Body Damage Manager
Core
Lead the overall performance of the fleet services function regarding vehicle damage repair, servicing, and in-fleeting/de-fleeting to maximize fleet utilization and profitability.
Role type
Manager, Auto Body Damage Operations
Builds
Operational efficiency in vehicle damage repair and fleet management
Domain
Automotive rental fleet management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vendor management, financial forecasting, team performance management, damage assessment, negotiation, employee lifecycle management, safety compliance, budgeting, problem solving
Preferred skills
Damage writing experience, automotive shop management experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement operating plans to maximize fleet utilization; manage team performance against KPIs including cost per estimate and cycle time; assess damage to prioritize repairs or salvage; manage body shop relationships and negotiate rates; forecast and manage key financial drivers including cost of repair; oversee employee hiring, training, and performance management; ensure safety policies are followed.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership