Detail Operations Lead - Hands-On Supervisor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinderer Motor Company is seeking an experienced Detail Manager to lead and actively support our vehicle detailing operation in a fast-paced dealership. This hands-on leadership role requires you to work alongside the detailing team, personally detail vehicles when needed, train staff, and maintain high appearance standards across all vehicles.

You will oversee daily workflows, set quality and productivity expectations, ensure safety, and coordinate with service, sales, and management to deliver

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on automotive detailing experience.
• Ability to personally detail vehicles when needed.
• Experience training or leading others in a detail environment.
• Strong work ethic and pride in vehicle appearance and quality.
• Organized and dependable in a fast-paced dealership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily detailing operations for retail deliveries, service vehicles, and inventory.
• Assign work and manage priorities to meet delivery and presentation deadlines.
• Assist with detailing work during peak hours or staffing gaps.
• Maintain interior and exterior detailing standards across all vehicles.
• Ensure proper use, storage, and care of detailing tools, chemicals, and equipment.
• Hands-on leadership, training, and mentoring of detail team members.
• Lead by example through active participation in detailing work when required.
• Set clear expectations for quality, productivity, and professionalism.
• Support the team directly when volume demands it.
• Quality control: inspect vehicles prior to delivery or lot placement; coach to prevent rework.
• Coordinate with Service, Sales, and Management to prioritize vehicles and ensure smooth customer deliveries.

Skills

Automotive detailing

Team leadership

Training experience

Work ethic

Organized

Job description

Hinderer Motor Company is seeking an experienced Detail Manager to lead and actively support our vehicle detailing operation in a fast-paced dealership. This hands-on leadership role requires you to work alongside the detailing team, personally detail vehicles when needed, train staff, and maintain high appearance standards across all vehicles.

You will oversee daily workflows, set quality and productivity expectations, ensure safety, and coordinate with service, sales, and management to deliver