Lead Automotive Detailer
$66,560–$70,720 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the daily detailing operation by creating weekly schedules, coordinating workload priorities, and establishing cosmetic quality standards for retail-ready vehicles. Perform complete interior and exterior detailing to showroom standards, including washing, polishing, waxing, and sanitizing interiors while operating buffers, polishers, and pressure washers safely. Manage inventory of chemicals and equipment, coach team members on techniques and efficiency, and conduct quality inspections before vehicles move to photography or delivery. Partner with Recon, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure production deadlines are met and identify opportunities to improve turnaround time. Maintain a positive work environment with seven-day coverage while adhering to safety policies and company SOPs.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional automotive detailing experience
- Previous experience leading or mentoring a detailing team in a dealership, reconditioning center, fleet, or automotive environment
- Strong understanding of dealership vehicle reconditioning processes
- Experience creating quality standards and improving operational workflows
- Experience managing detailing chemicals, equipment, and supply inventory
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple vehicles while meeting production deadlines
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, and work in confined spaces
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally more with assistance
- Must be able to enter and exit vehicles repeatedly throughout the day
- Must be able to operate manual and powered detailing equipment, including pressure washers, polishers, buffers, steam cleaners, extractors, and vacuums
- Must be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements while cleaning, polishing, and detailing vehicles
- Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and direct sunlight
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to vehicle exhaust, cleaning chemicals, soaps, waxes, and other automotive products while following all required safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment
- Must be able to safely drive and maneuver vehicles on company property and in parking areas
- Must be able to maintain visual attention to detail to identify cosmetic imperfections, cleanliness standards, and quality issues
- Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced production environment while adhering to company safety policies and procedures
- Must be available for seven days per week coverage
Desired Qualifications
- Experience detailing luxury or electric vehicles
- Paint correction and ceramic coating experience
- Experience with inventory purchasing and vendor management
- Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
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