Lead Detail Technician (Manheim)

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the detailing team in daily operations, ensuring vehicles meet company quality standards and deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Detail Supervisor to coordinate workflow, assign tasks, and support team performance.
• Maintain quality control by inspecting completed work and providing coaching or guidance as needed.
• Reject Vehicles not meeting standards and return to detail shop for redo. Generate appropriate reports and re-inspect problem vehicles to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure employees have proper equipment and are properly trained in its use.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by explaining, monitoring, and enforcing required Auction safety procedures and complying with the OSHA requirements.
• Ensure proper use of chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures within the department.
• Assist with inventory tracking and supply ordering for detailing materials.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments (e.g., recon, mechanical, body shop) to support smooth vehicle flow.
• Contribute operational insights to improve efficiency and productivity within the detail department.
• Ensure washing bays and other work areas are cleaned at the end of the workday and/or throughout if necessary.
• Anticipate future changes and make contingency plans
• Supports others in embracing and effectively navigating change.
• May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week).
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High school diploma/GED and 7 years' experience.
• OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years' experience; OR 9 years' experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Competent leadership and excellent organizational skills required.
• Good computer software knowledge.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain focus and productivity under compressed deadlines.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service is essential.
• Strong communication and interaction skills are required.
• Ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.) Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
  
  

Work Environment

• Exposure to outdoor elements, including extreme heat and cold.
• Moderate noise level.
• Exposed to risks and hazards such as sharp/jagged metal and parts, broken glass, hazardous or caustic chemicals.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and graphic human biohazards.
  
  

USD 22.07 - 33.13 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $22.07 - $33.13/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets