Detail Manager - Recon

Greeley, CO; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical Insurance

PTO accrual

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Discount on Parts/Vehicles/Se

Job summary

McDonald Automotive in Colorado is seeking an experienced detailing and reconditioning lead to supervise a six-person detail team. You will ensure vehicles meet high cleanliness and presentation standards before delivery and coordinate with service, sales, and external vendors to keep inventory moving.

You will train, coach, and monitor staff to maintain efficiency, accountability, and a smooth workflow, with weekends and major holidays off as part of the role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in Automotive Detailing & Reconditioning.
• Hands-on knowledge of interior/exterior detailing, paint correction, and presentation standards.
• Ability to inspect vehicles for quality before delivery.
• Experience managing a team and maintaining productivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow, assign jobs, and ensure vehicles are ready for sale or delivery.
• Inspect vehicles to verify cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Communicate status updates and align detailing with dealership needs.
• Train and monitor detail team for efficiency and accountability.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure timely service and scheduling.
• Track detailing supplies to avoid downtime and shortages.
• Maintain a clean, organized detail area in compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Automotive detailing

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Communication

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

• At least 3 years' experience in Automotive Detailing & Reconditioning
• Strong hands-on knowledge of interior/exterior detailing, paint correction, and overall vehicle presentation standards.
• Ability to consistently inspect and ensure vehicles meet company or dealership quality standards before delivery.
• Experience managing a team, setting expectations, holding staff accountable, and maintaining productivity.
• Ability to prioritize jobs, manage turnaround times, and coordinate with service, sales, and vendors to keep inventory moving.
• Experience working with outside vendors (detailers, wheel repair, PDR, etc.) and managing scheduling, pickups, and drop-offs
• Clear, professional communication with internal teams (Recon, Service, Sales) and the ability to address issues without escalation along with coordination of detail schedule.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

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

What We Offer:

• Competitive 401k / 401k matching
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP)-free, confidential counseling
• PTO Accrual
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Employee Discounted Pricing on Parts, Vehicles,and Service

What Makes Us Different?

As a family owned and operated company for over 65 years, McDonald Automotive is proud to serve Colorado with a legacy built on respect, integrity, growth, hard work, and trust. With three generations actively involved in the day-to-day operations, we prioritize relationships over transactions—with our customers, our community, and our employees.

Our motto, Doing Right Comes Naturally, reflects our commitment to doing business the right way. That commitment has earned us recognition as one of the top 20 dealerships in the U.S., not just by meeting manufacturer standards but by holding ourselves to even higher ones. We aim to deliver the best car buying, servicing, and ownership experience in the industry.

At McDonald, we believe that exceptional experiences start with exceptional people. Many of our team members have spent decades with us, growing their careers and eventually retiring as part of the McDonald legacy. We’re proud to attract driven, motivated individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building lasting relationships. It’s not just about the work we do—it’s about the family we build along the way.

Enjoy a great shop environment with no drama and no direct customer interaction. In this role, you’ll lead a small crew of six team members, with weekends and major holidays off.

Disclaimer:

This position will remain open for at least three days and will close upon candidate selection.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or the recruiting process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail] or call 720.734.2935.