Auto Claims Manager na Budget Car and Truck Rental of Wichita

Description

Lead the Shop. Own the Fleet. Drive the Profit.

Budget is recruiting a battle-tested Auto Claims Manager—think Shop Manager meets Fleet Commander—to run fleet maintenance, body damage claims, and vendor networks like a high-performance service department. If you’ve profitably managed bays, negotiated with body shops, and kept downtime in the red zone, this is your lane.

THE SHOP YOU’LL RUN (Fleet-Wide)

• Fleet Lifecycle Command
  • Own in-fleeting/out-fleeting: inspections, onboarding, decommissioning
  • Document every dent, mile, and dollar from acquisition to auction
• Preventative Maintenance Mastery
  • Schedule PMs to crush downtime and repair costs
  • Enforce OEM & regulatory compliance (no shortcuts, no surprises)
• Body Damage & Claims Domination
  • Estimate repairs with surgical accuracy
  • Coordinate body shops, approve supplements, and close claims fast
  • Manage insurance files and follow-ups like a claims adjuster on steroids
• Fuel Program Control
  • Track usage, expenses, KDHE certifications, and reporting
  • Squeeze every cent out of fuel budgets
• Parts & Inventory Precision
  • Stock tools, supplies, and parts to keep techs moving
  • Zero downtime due to “out of stock”
• Vendor Negotiation & SLAs
  • Build iron-clad relationships with body shops, parts houses, and fuel vendors
  • Hammer out pricing and turnaround times that beat market rates

COMPENSATION THAT REWARDS SHOP-LEVEL HUSTLE

• Lucrative Performance Bonus + Profit Share – the more you save, the more you earn
• Company Vehicle + Mileage – drive what you manage
• Full Benefits Suite: Health, Dental, Vision
• PTO, Holidays, 401k

WHAT YOU BRING FROM THE BAY

• Proven fleet or shop management experience – you’ve run fixed ops or fleet maintenance
• Deep knowledge of vehicle systems, PM schedules, and repair workflows
• Estimating expertise – body damage, supplements, and insurance claims
• Vendor negotiation swagger – you get the best rates and fastest turns
• Organizational firepower – juggle schedules, parts, and claims without dropping a wrench
• Bonus: Familiarity with inventory software or maintenance tracking platforms

Ready to join Budget's Management team? Submit your resume.

Requirements

Ability to pass a background check and a drug screen

Clean driving record + valid license