General Manager — Collision Repair.
Johnson Auto Body | Knightdale, NC.
Compensation: $100K–$150K+ opportunity.
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | No weekends.
Lead. Own. Elevate.
Johnson Auto Body is looking for a true General Manager to help lead our shop, our people, and our continued growth.
This is not just a “manager” job. This is a leadership role for someone who understands production, profitability, accountability, customer service, insurance processes, and how to build a strong, positive team.
We are an established, locally owned collision repair facility in Knightdale, NC, operating at approximately $350K per month with a solid 12-person team, an air-conditioned facility, and a strong reputation in the community.
We are looking for someone who can step into a real operation, take ownership, and help us continue moving forward.
About Johnson Auto Body:
Johnson Auto Body is a locally owned collision repair shop serving Knightdale, Wake County, and the surrounding Raleigh area. We are built on long-term trust, quality repairs, customer communication, and a strong team culture.
Our shop has low turnover, a positive work environment, and a team that cares about doing things the right way. We are not looking for someone to simply “watch the shop.” We are looking for a leader who can help drive performance, protect profitability, support the team, and continue building something special.
Why Knightdale?:
Knightdale is a growing community in Eastern Wake County with quick access to the Raleigh market while still keeping a local, community-focused feel. It is a great area for someone who wants access to the opportunities of the Triangle without being buried in the middle of the city every day.
For the right person, this is a chance to lead a respected local business in a strong and growing market.
What You’ll Be Responsible For: As General Manager, you will help oversee the daily operation of the shop and make sure the team, production, customers, and financial performance are moving in the right direction.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading daily shop operations and keeping production moving.
- Managing workflow, scheduling, cycle time, and shop efficiency.
- Supporting estimators, technicians, parts, front office, and production staff.
- Holding the team accountable while maintaining a positive culture.
- Helping improve processes, communication, and consistency.
- Reviewing production goals, gross profit, and overall shop performance.
- Handling customer concerns professionally and confidently.
- Working with insurance companies when needed.
- Managing supplements, approvals, short pays, and profitability concerns.
- Pushing back when necessary to protect the customer, the repair, and the business.
- Making sure repairs move through the shop properly from drop-off to delivery.
- Helping maintain quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate is organized, confident, professional, and comfortable leading people.
We want someone who:
- Runs production like a pro.
- Builds a strong, positive team.
- Communicates clearly and professionally.
- Understands collision repair operations.
- Can manage people without creating drama.
- Knows how to hold others accountable.
- Understands insurance processes, supplements, and short pays.
- Is comfortable protecting profitability.
- Can make decisions and take ownership.
- Wants to help grow and improve a real business.
Collision repair management experience is strongly preferred. Experience as a production manager, estimator, assistant manager, general manager, or strong shop leader would be valuable.
Compensation & Bonus Opportunity.
This is a $100K–$150K+ opportunity for the right person.
Compensation includes:
- Base salary.
- Performance bonus.
- Bonus opportunity tied to shop results.
- Bonus tied to gross profit performance.
- Bonus tied to shop efficiency and production.
- Bonus tied to overall operational performance.
We want someone who is motivated by results and understands that strong leadership should create strong outcomes.
Benefits & Perks:
- Monday–Friday schedule.
- No weekends.
- Air-conditioned facility.
- Established shop with strong monthly sales volume.
- Solid 12-person team.
- Low-turnover work environment.
- Locally owned business with a strong reputation.
- Leadership opportunity with real influence.
- Competitive pay structure.
- Base salary plus performance bonus.
- Opportunity to help shape the future of the company.
- Positive, team-focused culture.
- Room to grow as the business continues to grow.
This Role Is a Great Fit For Someone Who:
- Wants more than just a job title.
- Wants to lead a real operation.
- Likes solving problems.
- Understands production pressure.
- Can balance people, customers, insurance, and profitability.
- Is confident having hard conversations when needed.
- Wants to be part of a respected local business.
- Takes pride in building a strong team and strong results.
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday.
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- No weekends.
- Apply Today.
Ready to take ownership of a real operation.
Johnson Auto Body is looking for a General Manager who can lead, build, protect, and elevate the business.
Apply today or message us directly to start the conversation.