What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABRA Body Shop Production Manager/Estimator position at Asheville Ford Lincoln?
ABRA Body Shop located at Asheville Ford Lincoln is looking for a full-time Production Manager/Estimator. We are a large facility that includes a Quicklane, Service, and Sales Department. We are locally owned and operated and have partnerships with many local charities and community organizations.
The Krause Auto Group has been in business for over 30 years, and we contribute our longevity to our focus on both customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees are not just a number. We acknowledge and support every employee regardless of position and care for everyone individually. We love to help people grow, promote from within, and celebrate individual success stories! We offer great opportunities to grow with our company portfolio which consists of 12 brands (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Koenigsegg, Mclaren, and Lotus) across 4 states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida)
What we offer:
- Free Health Insurance Available
- HSA company match contribution
- Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401k options available
- Paid Vacations and Holiday Pay
- Holiday lunches/grill outs
- Employee appreciation celebrations
- Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
- Discounts on products and services
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
Responsibilities
- Reviewing repair cost estimates with body shop manager or foreman
- Determining feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders, and doors
- Evaluating practicality of repair as opposed to payment of vehicle market value before accident
- Preparing insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimate and recommendations
- Estimating cost of repainting, converting to special purposed, or customizing undamaged vehicles
- Presenting information and responding to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years previous estimator experience is required
- Confidence to handle high volume
- Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedures manual
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Excellent communication skills, high level of initiative, and ability to work in a team
- Basic MS Office knowledge; computer software, internet proficiency, and general math skills
- Experience in the estimating/body shop/automotive field Insurance company a big PLUS
- Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen with a valid driver’s license
