What is a body shop supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a body shop supervisor

1. Explore body shop supervisor education requirements

   Most common body shop supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   46.0 %

   High School Diploma

   30.2 %

   Associate

   11.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific body shop supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Lean Manufacturing	51.39%
   Customer Vehicles	40.94%
   Quality Standards	7.67%

3. Complete relevant body shop supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New body shop supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a body shop supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real body shop supervisor resumes.

4. Research body shop supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and operate custom restoration shop for existing bodyshop.
   • Strengthen the dealership reputation by providing expert technical explanations and resolving product disputes between customer, dealer, and manufacturer.
   • Have worked with everything from bondo and paint prep all the way to welding support pieces together.

5. Apply for body shop supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a body shop supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams