Shift Lead

Express Wash Operations LLC; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Take 5 Car Wash is seeking a Shift Lead to help ensure smooth shifts, support the team, and deliver a great customer experience. You will engage customers, assist with daily operations, uphold site standards, and step in to lead when management is not on-site to ensure staff and customers are assisted.

You’ll oversee opening/closing procedures, delegate tasks, and monitor team performance to maintain quality and efficiency across the shift.

Qualifications

• Greet customers and provide a positive, friendly experience.
• Answer questions about services, packages, and memberships clearly.
• Promote memberships and offerings to drive engagement and sales.
• Educate customers on wash packages and services available.
• Observe interactions to identify ways to improve service.

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicles safely into wash tunnel with proper positioning.
• Prepare vehicles for washing, removing obstacles as needed.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions or issues.
• Enforce safety protocols to protect customers and staff.
• Lead shifts in absence of Site Leader, guiding the team.

Skills

Customer engagement

Team leadership

Operational support

Safety protocol adherence

Job description

As a Shift Lead, you’ll help ensure that every shift runs smoothly by supporting the team and delivering a great customer experience. You’ll engage with customers, assist with daily operations, uphold site standards, and step in to lead the team when management is not on-site to ensure both staff and customers are assisted. As a Shift Lead, you’ll help ensure that every shift runs smoothly by supporting the team and delivering a great customer experience. You’ll engage with customers, assist with daily operations, uphold site standards, and step in to lead the team when management is not on-site to ensure both staff and customers are assisted.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Engagement

• Greet customers as they arrive and provide a positive, friendly experience.
• Answer customer questions about services, wash options, and memberships clearly and courteously.
• Promote unlimited wash memberships and other offerings to drive engagement and sales.
• Educate new customers on the variety of wash packages and services available.
• Observe customer interactions to identify opportunities to enhance service and provide feedback to the team.

Operations & Safety

• Direct vehicles safely into the wash tunnel, ensuring proper positioning for a smooth process.
• Prepare vehicles for washing by checking for loose items and removing obstacles as needed.
• Monitor equipment during operations, identifying and reporting any malfunctions or issues.
• Follow and enforce all safety protocols to protect customers, team members, and equipment.
• Assist team members in resolving operational issues quickly to keep the site running efficiently.

Team Leadership

• Serve as a key holder and perform opening and closing procedures accurately and on time.
• Lead the team during shifts, providing direction and support in the absence of the Site Leader or Assistant Site Leader.
• Delegate tasks to team members to ensure smooth site operations throughout the shift.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance or feedback as needed to keep operations on track.
• Handle unexpected challenges or staff issues during the shift, escalating to leadership when necessary.

Attention to Detail

• Inspect each vehicle before and after the wash to ensure it meets Whistle’s quality standards.
• Uphold the "Sparkle Assurance" by checking for missed spots, streaks, or any other issues.
• Report any equipment or operational issues that could affect wash quality.
• Provide feedback or guidance to team members to help maintain consistent wash quality.
• Continuously look for ways to improve processes to exceed customer expectations.

Take 5 Car Wash is part of the nation’s largest car wash network, with almost 500 locations across the U.S. and still growing. Known for being fast, friendly, and convenient, we’re also committed to being a great place to work. At Take 5, people come first - both our team members and our customers. Do you bring a positive attitude and enjoy being part of something bigger? We’re looking for driven, outgoing individuals who are ready to make an impact. Start your career with Take 5 today. We believe in growing our team from within and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels. Learn with us, grow with us - we’re ready to invest in your success.