What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Auto Body Plug?
We are looking for a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the auto body shop. General Manager responsibilities include formulating overall strategy, managing people, and establishing policies. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our people develop and be productive while ensuring our profits are on the rise. Ultimately, you’ll help our company grow and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Order parts
- Follow up on insurance claims
- Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the efficient running of body shop
- Design strategy and set goals for growth
- Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
- Set policies and processes
- Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
- Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
- Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
- Direct the employee assessment process
- Prepare regular reports for upper management
- Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations
- Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)
Skills
- Know how to use AutoText car estimating software
- Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role
- Experience in planning and budgeting
- Knowledge of business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)
- Strong analytical ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- BSc/BA in Business or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,200.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hempstead, NY 11550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location