Center Operations Leader: Service & Growth

Grease-Monkey; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grease-Monkey is seeking a Center Manager to lead daily operations and drive sales in a fast-paced automotive service center. You will balance hands-on leadership in the bay with strategic oversight of revenue, costs, safety, and talent development, owning the full P&L and ensuring a high-performing team.

You will build relationships with customers and fleets, maintain service quality, and execute scheduling, reporting, and administrative tasks with precision using company systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience; automotive or service retail management preferred.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, cost control, and revenue growth strategies.
• Experience in a high-volume, customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a best-in-class customer experience grounded in trust, transparency, and efficiency.
• Own and manage the center’s Profit & Loss (P&L), including revenue, labor, and operating expenses.
• Lead from the front—actively working alongside your team in daily operations.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of service technicians and leaders.
• Champion a safety-first environment—ensuring strict adherence to OSHA and company safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

People leadership

Customer focus

P&L management

Cost control

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Operational excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years of people leadership experience

Automotive or service retail management experience preferred

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Standard business software

Job description

Grease-Monkey is seeking a Center Manager to lead daily operations and drive sales in a fast-paced automotive service center. You will balance hands-on leadership in the bay with strategic oversight of revenue, costs, safety, and talent development, owning the full P&L and ensuring a high-performing team.

You will build relationships with customers and fleets, maintain service quality, and execute scheduling, reporting, and administrative tasks with precision using company systems.