Operations Manager Auto Detailing

Pristine Steam Wash LLC; Canton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Monthly incentive program

Quarterly incentive program

Job summary

Pristine Steam Wash LLC in Canton, OH is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations of our automotive detailing business. This hands-on role requires leading a team, maintaining high quality, and driving productivity with a focus on growth.

The position offers full-time hours (32–40 per week) with starting pay at $20.00/hour plus tips and performance incentives. The ideal candidate has a strong detailing background, proven leadership, and a commitment to exceptional

Qualifications

• Professional automotive detailing experience with interior and exterior knowledge.
• Experience leading a team and managing schedules.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to train, motivate, and hold staff accountable.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Willingness to perform detailing tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop and mobile detailing operations.
• Lead, train, coach, and support automotive detailers.
• Coordinate daily schedules, workflow, and employee assignments.
• Monitor employee productivity and job completion times.
• Perform final quality inspections.
• Maintain quality and customer service standards.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally.
• Monitor inventory, chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure mobile units are stocked, maintained, and ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and productive workplace.
• Assist with detailing services.
• Communicate staffing, scheduling, equipment, and operational concerns to ownership.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Team training

Customer service

Communication

Scheduling

Valid driver's license

Tools

Detailing equipment knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

Operations Manager

Pristine Steam Wash LLC 817 3rd Street Southwest, Canton, OH, 44707, USA

Full-Time | 32–40 Hours Per Week

Starting at $20.00/hour + Tips + Monthly & Quarterly Performance Incentives

Pristine Steam Wash is seeking an experienced and dependable Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our automotive detailing business. This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone with professional detailing experience who is ready to manage a team, maintain high quality standards, improve productivity, and help grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop and mobile detailing operations.
• Lead, train, coach, and support automotive detailers.
• Coordinate daily schedules, workflow, and employee assignments.
• Monitor employee productivity and job completion times.
• Perform final quality inspections.
• Maintain Pristine Steam Wash quality and customer service standards.
• Professionally resolve escalated customer concerns.
• Monitor inventory, chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure mobile units are stocked, maintained, and ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and productive workplace.
• Assist with detailing services.
• Communicate staffing, scheduling, equipment, and operational concerns to ownership.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Required Qualifications

• Professional automotive detailing experience with strong interior & exterior detailing knowledge and detailing equipment & chemicals knowledge.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, team‑lead, or management experience.
• Strong organizational & problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and self‑motivated.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of automotive detailing.

Preferred Experience

• Paint correction and machine polishing
• Ceramic coating application
• Carpet and upholstery extraction
• Advanced stain and odor removal

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $20.00/hour
• Eligible for customer tips
• Monthly & Quarterly Performance Incentive Bonuses
• Full-time schedule averaging 32–40 hours per week
• Opportunity for base‑pay increases based on demonstrated performance and leadership
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Why Pristine Steam Wash?

We’re building a team centered around quality, professionalism, accountability, and growth. This isn’t simply another detailing position. It’s an opportunity for an experienced detailing professional to lead a team, take ownership of operations, and grow into a key member of our company.