Car Wash Manager

Penske Automotive Group•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rapid Repair is looking for a hardworking and motivated Car Wash Manager to join our team and help lead daily operations within our vehicle wash and preparation department. This role is responsible for overseeing the flow of vehicles through the Car Wash department while ensuring quality, efficiency, safety, and an exceptional presentation for both dealership inventory and customer vehicles.

Requirements

Valid driver's license required
High School Diploma or equivalent; and one year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in automotive, car wash, detailing, or related operations preferred
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and team leadership abilities
Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining a professional work environment
Experience working with inventory, scheduling, or dispatching processes a plus
Excellent communication skills both, oral and written, with the ability to effectively communicate via face-to-face and by phone
Exceptional attention to detail
High School Diploma or equivalent; one to two year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CAD detailing or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the daily operations of the Car Wash department
Supervise and support Car Wash Attendants to maximize productivity and efficiency
Ensure vehicles are cleaned, prepared, and completed in a timely manner
Monitor workflow and prioritize sold units and customer vehicles appropriately
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Communicate vehicle damage and operational concerns promptly and accurately
Monitor inventory and equipment to ensure efficient department operations
Schedule and coordinate work assignments based on business needs and staffing levels
Assist with hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of team members
Help maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and dealership presentation standards
Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety regulations, and company policies
Ability to train, supervise, and motivate a team
Able to make recommendation on hiring, disciplinary actions, and termination
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal
Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedure
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Ability to interact well with others and work well in a team environment
Able to work well with a diverse group of people and be a positive influence on team and department morale