Vehicle Detailing Manager

Direct-Reconditioning; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k

Job summary

Direct Reconditioning in Jeffersonville, IN is seeking a hands-on Shop Manager to lead a 10-person automotive detailing team and oversee day-to-day operations. You will manage intake, QC, scheduling, payroll, inventory, and equipment maintenance to meet production targets.

The role emphasizes strict quality control, timely vehicle turnaround, and collaboration with auction partners. Previous supervisory experience in fast-paced settings is required, with bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisor experience in a high production, reconditioning, or similar fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of a 10-person automotive detail shop with high production throughput.
• Ensure quality control of each vehicle and adherence to pickup deadlines and QC standards.
• Coordinate scheduling, payroll, inventory, and maintenance of shop equipment and supplies.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Operations management

Communication skills

Production scheduling

Bilingual (preferred)

Military experience helpful

Job description

Job Code: #336S

Job Location: Jeffersonville IN area

Job Scope

The ideal shop manager has a background and firm understanding of managing a stand alone operation effectively on his/her own. Successful shop managers with an operations or military background and experience managing hourly labor employees typically do well in this role.

This position is responsible for managing the operations of an automotive detail shop with approximately 10 employees. In general, overseeing operations of intake and QC of vehicles in a high production detailing process in collaboration with the operations of an auto auction. Daily interaction with customers (auto auction operations management, vehicle coordinators, banks, fleet accounts, rental car companies, finance companies, vehicle remarketing companies) communication, scheduling, payroll, monitors and communicates shift activities, verifies required information and paperwork, ordering products, tools, chemicals and overall manages inventory of shop supplies, keeps record and schedules required maintenance of shop equipment such as pressure washers, air compressors, central vacuum system and drains.

Most importantly, the shop manager oversees quality control of each vehicle and ensures proper processes are being followed to meet required customer deadlines and QC standards. Perform other duties as assigned by Regional Manager.

Qualifications

• Second chance employer with limitations required by contract with customers.
• Minimal of 3-years supervisor experience in high production, reconditioning, lot operations, restaurant, commercial cleaning service or similar fast paced production environment preferably within the automotive industry
• Operations background preferred
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Military experience helpful
• Strong aptitude for communication and interaction skills
• Strong aptitude for managing and organizing production schedules

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday day shift 7:30am to 5pm

Primary Work Location

Direct Reconditioning at Clark County Auction

1000 Auction Lane

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Interviews by appointment only

Benefits

• United Healthcare Medical, Dental, Vision
• Unlimited PTO (provided service levels are met and backup is trained)
• Advancement opportunities, training, and full benefits as well as 401k participation upon eligibility.
• 401k upon eligibility

Employee Status

Regular, Salaried

Job Type

Full-TimeShift: Day ShiftTravel: 0%

Compensation

$50k - 55k, Base Pay to be determined based upon experience plus robust monthly production bonus.