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Kerner's Auto Service
Automotive Shop General Manager
Full Time • Kerner's Auto Service
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Kerner’s Auto Service is a family-owned, full-service independent automotive repair facility serving the community since 1973. We operate a busy, high-volume shop with a strong reputation built on professionalism, integrity, quality repairs, and an exceptional customer experience.
We are a modern, process-driven operation that invests heavily in our people, technology, training, equipment, and customer experience. Our team includes experienced technicians, service advisors, and front-office support staff working together in a structured and professional environment.
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee the daily operations of the business and report directly to the owner.
The Position
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the overall performance, accountability, efficiency, and daily execution of the shop.
The General Manager will oversee:
- Service advisors and front-office staff
- Automotive technicians and general service staff
- Daily workflow, scheduling, and shop productivity
- Employee performance and accountability
- Customer service standards and issue resolution
- Operational systems, policies, and procedures
- Key performance indicators and financial performance
- Staff development, coaching, and communication
- Implementation and consistent execution of company processes
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will be a strong, organized leader who understands that great operations are built through clear expectations, consistent processes, accountability, communication, and follow-through.
You should be someone who can:
- Identify operational weaknesses and opportunities for improvement
- Create, improve, document, and implement systems and procedures
- Hold employees accountable while maintaining a professional and productive culture
- Improve workflow, efficiency, productivity, and communication
- Coach and develop employees rather than simply manage problems
- Use data and performance metrics to make decisions
- Address issues directly and consistently
- Work closely with ownership while taking real responsibility for day-to-day operations
- Balance customer experience, employee development, operational efficiency, and profitability
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of automotive shop management experience, or comparable leadership experience with responsibility similar to a shop manager or general manager
- Strong understanding of independent automotive repair shop operations
- Proven experience managing employees across multiple roles or departments
- Experience implementing systems, procedures, and accountability standards
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Comfortable reviewing performance metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement
Compensation & Benefits
- $90,000–$125,000 annual compensation, based on experience and qualifications
- Monday–Friday schedule
- No weekends
- Health and dental benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Shop Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
- Paid training and professional development
- Stable, established, family-owned company
- Modern systems, technology, and equipment
- Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the continued growth and development of the organization
This is an opportunity for an experienced automotive leader who wants more than a title. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of daily operations, strengthen the team, improve systems, maintain accountability, and help move an already successful organization forward.
If you have successfully led people, improved processes, created accountability, and understand what it takes to operate a high-performing independent automotive repair facility, we would like to hear from you.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Elite Network shop owners are committed to building better workplaces, not just better businesses. Our member shops prioritize leadership development, ongoing training, clear career paths, and a positive team culture where people are respected and supported. That means stable jobs, strong leadership, modern processes, and owners who believe your growth matters as much as the company’s success. When you join an Elite shop, you’re not just getting a job. You’re joining a team that’s serious about doing things the right way.
This shop is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the shop owner and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this shop. All inquiries about employment at this shop should be made directly to the shop location, and not to Elite Worldwide Corporate.
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