Detail Manager - Recon

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

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.