Detail Shop Leader — Drive Quality & Efficiency

Xcite Automotive; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Detail Shop Manager for our partner dealers in Commerce Township, Michigan. You will lead the daily operations of the detail shop, supervise detailers, and ensure top-tier, dealership-ready quality and service.

Responsibilities include scheduling, workflow management, hands-on detailing as needed, maintaining product and equipment inventory, enforcing safety and quality standards, and partnering with dealership managers to hit production goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional automotive detailing experience (interior and exterior).
• Prior supervisory, lead, or assistant manager experience in a shop, dealership, or reconditioning environment.
• Strong knowledge of detailing products, tools, and safety practices.
• Reliable transportation and full-time availability, including weekends if needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support a dealership workflow.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and coaching detail shop employees.
• Oversee daily operations, scheduling, and shift coverage.
• Perform hands-on automotive detailing as needed to support workflow.
• Ensure all vehicles meet dealership-ready quality standards before delivery.
• Maintain inventory of detailing products, chemicals, and equipment.
• Monitor and enforce safety procedures, company policies, and quality control.
• Collaborate with dealership managers and internal teams to meet production goals.
• Identify process improvements to increase shop efficiency and turnaround time.

Skills

Detailing experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Weekend availability

Tools

Detailing products

Detailing tools

Safety practices

Job description

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Detail Shop Manager for our partner dealers in Commerce Township, Michigan. You will lead the daily operations of the detail shop, supervise detailers, and ensure top-tier, dealership-ready quality and service.

Responsibilities include scheduling, workflow management, hands-on detailing as needed, maintaining product and equipment inventory, enforcing safety and quality standards, and partnering with dealership managers to hit production goals.