How to hire a body shop supervisor

How to hire a body shop supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step body shop supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a body shop supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new body shop supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a body shop supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A body shop supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, body shop supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of body shop supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Body Shop Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Body Shop Supervisor		$13-30
   Maintenance Manager	A maintenance manager's role is to lead and oversee the workflow and workforce involved in the upkeep of a building or establishment. Duties include ensuring that all aspects are operational and in good condition... Show more	$22-52
   Maintenance Planner	A maintenance planner is responsible for maintaining the efficiency and optimal performance of the operational tools, equipment, and machinery. Maintenance planners assist with the personnel's request for equipment repairs, requiring them to have excellent knowledge of the mechanical industry to identify inconsistencies and glitches and perform immediate troubleshooting... Show more	$18-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Quality Standards

   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your body shop supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A body shop supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, body shop supervisors' average salary in kentucky is 54% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level body shop supervisors earn 54% less than senior-level body shop supervisors.
   • Certifications. A body shop supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a body shop supervisor's salary.

   Average body shop supervisor salary

   $43,234yearly

   $20.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level body shop supervisor salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a body shop supervisor job description

   A good body shop supervisor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a body shop supervisor job description:

   Body shop supervisor job description example

   Body Shop Positions Available: Planet Ford 45, Spring TX

   Our business is BOOMING! Join our team to start your CAREER, not a job!

   Randall Reed’s World Class Automotive Group

   The World Class Automotive Group Talent Team recruits talent to compliment the Randall Reed family of dealerships. Our group is Texas based and growing every day. Through dealership acquisitions and business growth we are in need of quality individuals to staff our corporate and dealership needs. The World Class Automotive Group seeks individuals that have the highest level of integrity, a stable work history, a commitment to relentless customer satisfaction and a desire for a long term profitable career.

   Due to our recent growth and acquisitions we are looking for individuals to fulfill the following positions: Body Shop Positions, Planet Ford 45, Spring TX

   Positions Available:

   • Estimator

   • Body Technician

   • Paint Prep Technician

   We strive for a superior customer experience and believe our Associates should have the same superior experience. We believe in building a long term relationship with each Associate offering the following benefits:

   • 401K

   • Health Insurance

   • Dental Insurance

   • Disability & Life Insurance

   • Flexible work schedule

   Randall Reed’s World Class Automotive Group also offers educational and long term career assistance:

   • World Class University

   • New hire orientation

   • OJT on the job training

   • Manufacturer’s certification processes

   • Soft skills / work process training

   • Established career paths to achieve long term goals

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5. Post your job

   To find the right body shop supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with body shop supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit body shop supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your body shop supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit body shop supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting body shop supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new body shop supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect body shop supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new body shop supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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