Gerente de Sucursal – Chapistería y Pintura

About the role

TRF Servicios Automóviles is looking for a Branch Manager to lead the full operation of its body shop and paint department. The manager will own the workflow, ensure timely deliveries, solve problems quickly, and drive the branch to meet its revenue, productivity, and quality targets.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the branch from vehicle reception to final delivery.
• Supervise and coordinate body technicians, painters, preparers, polishers, and support staff.
• Assign tasks, monitor productivity, and control repair times and delivery dates.
• Track vehicles in process daily to prevent bottlenecks.
• Ensure quality standards for bodywork, preparation, painting, finishing, and final hand‑over.
• Manage quotations, authorizations, parts, and additional work orders.
• Maintain communication with customers, insurers, and corporate accounts, handling claims and operational issues promptly.
• Enforce order, discipline, and process compliance within the workshop.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as billing, productivity, vehicles delivered, cycle times, and pending jobs.
• Collaborate with senior management to achieve monthly branch goals.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience leading automotive bodyshop or paint shop operations.
• In‑depth knowledge of the complete bodywork, preparation, painting, and finishing process.
• Experience working with insurance companies and handling vehicle claims is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to manage personnel and drive results.
• Highly organized with strong follow‑up orientation.
• Comfortable working under pressure and handling multiple vehicles simultaneously.
• Result‑oriented mindset focused on productivity and profitability.

Required skills

• Automotive bodywork and paint process expertise.
• Proficiency with computers and workshop management systems.