
SHOP MANAGER
Required skills
- automotive
- collision repair
- customer service
- shop operations
- budgeting
- performance management
- Class 5 driver's license
- clean abstract
Nice to have
- post-secondary education
- estimating software
- Mitchell
- Audatex
- ALLDATA
- ADAS
Role summary
Craftsman Collision is seeking an experienced Shop Manager to lead one of their high-performing collision repair facilities. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a passion for people, performance, and customer satisfaction. This role involves driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Responsibilities include managing daily shop operations, financials, KPIs, payroll, vendor relationships, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for people, performance, and customer satisfaction? Craftsman Collision is looking for an experienced Shop Manager to lead one of our high-performing collision repair facilities.
Craftsman Collision is the largest independently owned and operated auto body repair chain in Canada – but we’re also a family that cares about the people we work with. Are you ready to reach your full potential and build a fulfilling career- while having fun along the way? Then consider joining our team of more than 600 ambitious people who share our commitment to excellence.
As a Shop Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and delivering the exceptional customer experience that Craftsman Collision is known for.
Why work at Craftsman Collision?
- Earn up to $150,000 per year (base salary + monthly/annual bonuses)
- Up to $10,000 signing bonus or relocation assistance amount (within Canada)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company provided vehicle and $250 gas allowance per month
- Modern facilities with state of the art equipment and tools
- Opportunities for professional growth and I-CAR training
- Be part of a proudly Canadian company that values teamwork, innovation, and doing things the right way
What You’ll Do
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Lead daily shop operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and profitability.
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Provide coaching, direction, and support to a diverse team of technicians, estimators, and coordinators.
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Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and customer care.
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Manage shop financials, KPIs, payroll, and vendor relationships.
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Promote Craftsman Collision in the community and support business development initiatives.
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, company policies, and procedures.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of progressive experience in automotive, collision repair, or related industries (leadership and customer service experience required).
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Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
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Strong understanding of shop operations, budgeting, and performance management.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Knowledge of estimating software (Mitchell, Audatex, ALLDATA) and familiarity with ADAS/vehicle calibration systems considered an asset.
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Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.
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Legally entitled to work in Canada.
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