Automotive Detail Team Lead

Fort Morgan, CO; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

EAP - free counseling

PTO Accrual

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Employee Discounted Pricing on Parts/V

Job summary

McDonald Automotive in Colorado is seeking a detailing manager to lead a six-person team, ensuring timely, high-quality vehicle presentation. You will coordinate with service, sales, and external vendors while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced shop.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and adherence to company standards, with weekends and major holidays off. McDonald Automotive values a long-standing family legacy and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in Automotive Detailing & Reconditioning.
• Hands-on knowledge of interior/exterior detailing, paint correction, and vehicle presentation standards.
• Ability to inspect vehicles and ensure they meet quality standards before delivery.
• Experience managing a team, setting expectations, and maintaining productivity.
• Prioritizing jobs, managing turnaround times, and coordinating with service, sales, and vendors.
• Experience working with outside vendors and managing scheduling, pickups, and drop-offs.
• Clear, professional communication with internal teams and coordination of detail schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow, assign jobs, and ensure vehicles are completed on time and ready for sale or delivery.
• Inspect completed vehicles and verify they meet cleanliness and presentation standards before release.
• Communicate status updates, prioritize units, and align detailing with dealership needs.
• Train, coach, and monitor detail team members to ensure efficiency and accountability.
• Work with third-party vendors to ensure timely service and proper coordination.
• Track detailing chemicals, tools, and equipment to avoid downtime or shortages.
• Ensure the detail area is clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards and policies.

Skills

Automotive detailing

Paint correction

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Vendor coordination

Workflow management

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

McDonald Automotive in Colorado is seeking a detailing manager to lead a six-person team, ensuring timely, high-quality vehicle presentation. You will coordinate with service, sales, and external vendors while maintaining safety and efficiency in a fast-paced shop.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and adherence to company standards, with weekends and major holidays off. McDonald Automotive values a long-standing family legacy and commitment to quality.