National Shop Manager

LV Petroleum LLC; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Weekly Pay

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LV Petroleum is seeking an experienced National Shop Manager to lead operations across multiple truck shops nationwide. This role requires extensive travel to train teams, support new store openings, stabilize operations, and drive performance improvements through hands-on leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a strong, practical leader who can assess operational needs quickly, coach teams, manage staffing and scheduling, and ensure compliance with LV Petroleum standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shop management or multi-unit operations.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to travel nationwide for extended periods.
• Excellent communication and accountability.
• Experience in training and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Travel to LV Petroleum locations nationwide to train staff and develop local leadership teams.
• Support new location openings, transitions, and underperforming shops.
• Evaluate operations and implement process improvements aligned with LV Petroleum standards.
• Provide hands-on coaching in daily operations, customer service, and team management.
• Ensure compliance with LV Petroleum policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Step in as acting manager or leadership support when needed.
• Build strong, professional relationships across multiple teams and locations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Training

Multi-unit ops

Travel readiness

Diesel shop experience

Job description

LV Petroleum is seeking an experienced and adaptable National Shop Manager to support operations across multiple locations nationwide. This role is responsible for traveling to various shops to train teams, support new store openings, stabilize operations, and drive performance improvements.
The ideal candidate is a strong, hands-on leader who can step into different environments, quickly assess operational needs, and elevate team performance through effective coaching and leadership. While this position requires extensive travel, it is designed to transition into a permanent home shop location within the LV Petroleum network.

• Must be able to relocate

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to LV Petroleum locations nationwide to train staff and develop local leadership teams
• Support new location openings, transitions, and underperforming shops
• Evaluate operations and implement process improvements aligned with LV Petroleum standards
• Provide hands-on coaching in daily operations, customer service, and team management
• Ensure compliance with LV Petroleum policies, procedures, and performance expectations
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and workflow optimization
• Step in as acting manager or leadership support when needed
• Build strong, professional relationships across multiple teams and locations

Travel Requirements

• Extensive nationwide travel required
• Typical assignments last approximately 2–3 weeks per location
• Flexibility to travel on short notice based on business needs

What We'Re Really Looking For

• A high-level operational leader who can walk into any truck shop and immediately take control of operations
• Someone with strong diesel/truck service experience who understands shop flow, technician performance, customer service, and profitability
• A hands-on leader willing to travel extensively and work directly alongside teams in the field
• A problem-solver who can stabilize struggling locations, improve culture, and increase operational performance
• A trainer and coach who can develop Assistant Shop Managers, Service Advisors, and Diesel Technicians into stronger teams
• Someone comfortable supporting new store openings, staffing challenges, and operational transitions
• A flexible leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and can adapt quickly to different locations and team dynamics
• A long-term leader who will eventually transition into managing a permanent "home" shop within the LV Petroleum network

Ideal Background

• Multi-unit truck service or diesel shop leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of diesel shop operations, KPIs, workflow, and labor management
• Experience leading high-volume truck service environments
• Ability to travel nationwide for extended periods as business needs require
• Strong communication, accountability, and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shop management or multi-unit operations
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Ability to quickly assess challenges and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly adaptable and comfortable working in changing environments
• Willingness to travel frequently and extensively
• Experience in training or coaching teams strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Weekly Pay
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)