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Associate Collision Manager

Tesla, Inc.

Eden Prairie, MNFull-time$97–146K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$97–146K/yr
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Tesla Collision seeks an Associate Collision Manager to lead collision shop floor teams and deliver strong service, operational efficiency, and results. The role oversees shift performance, work standards, staffing, training, safety, and communication, while partnering with the Collision Manager to grow production. Candidates should have 1–5+ years leading a collision or similar operation; 5–10+ years of collision technical experience or aptitude is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

People ManagementProduction SystemsCollision Shop WorkflowCritical ThinkingRoot Cause AnalysisDeadline ManagementQuality ManagementTask PrioritizationGoal SettingProblem SolvingCustomer InteractionInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeRepair EstimatesCollision Technical Experience

Qualifications

1+ Years Leadership ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

What to Expect

Tesla Collision is seeking an energetic professional with a proven record of accomplishment of managing people and processes to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. The Associate Collision Manager is the leader of our collision shop floor teams. In this role, you will be responsible for leading an engaged team while delivering an impeccable service experience through driving excellent results and delivering operational efficiency in our collision centers. This position requires a clear understanding of production systems and collision shop workflow, utilizing critical thought processes and root cause analysis.

What You'll Do

Provide effective supervision and coaching to assigned shift to meet quality and facility goals. Maintain shop records and inventories. Manage the flow of work through the facility

Act as the process leader for assigned shift. Define and improve work standards with input from technicians and the team. Lead, coach, and develop a highly engaged team

Ensure work standards are current and accurate. Monitor employees to ensure they follow safety regulations and the collision center's safety program

Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel issues. Schedule staff to meet facility needs and allow for vacations and time off according to company policies

Select team members and ensure they receive required training. Hold regular one-on-one development meetings to support their professional growth and career advancement. Monitor training needs for the team and individuals, and coordinate training with training team resources as needed

Provide effective daily communication to align all team members on goals. Share any issues that affect the facility or the overall organization

Partner with the Collision Manager to scale and grow shop production to meet company targets, and work collaboratively with key partners. Perform other duties as assigned by the Collision Manager to support the business

What You'll Bring

1-5+ years of experience leading a collision center, refurbishment center, service center, or similar operation

5-10+ years of collision technical experience or aptitude preferred

Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality and quantity. Able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities, set and achieve goals, lead group root-cause problem-solving, and develop quick countermeasures

Able to interact effectively with customers as needed

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office and understanding of repair estimates

Valid driver's license preferred

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$97,200 - $145,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 5 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$97,200.00 - $145,800.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55347

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

286757

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 8,221 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$97–146K/yr
  • Minnesota median$83–109K/yr114 salary ranges
  • US median$85–120K/yr4,715 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $122K, is 23% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($99K) — in the middle half of Operations Manager salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 142 open Operations Manager jobs in Minnesota and 8,221 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 6,272 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,181 of the 8,221 open Operations Manager jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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