Ever (evercars.com)

Lead Automotive Detailer

Irvine, California

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago

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About the role

The Lead Automotive Detailer is responsible for both hands-on vehicle detailing and leading the daily detailing operation.
This position serves as the subject matter expert for vehicle appearance and cosmetic quality while coordinating a team of detailers to support Ever's reconditioning process.
The ideal candidate is an experienced automotive detailer with leadership capabilities who enjoys building efficient processes, maintaining high quality standards, mentoring teammates, and ensuring vehicles are consistently prepared for retail sale.

Lead the daily activities of the detailing team while maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment.
Establish, document, and continuously improve Ever's detailing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform quality inspections before vehicles move to photography, merchandising, or customer delivery.
Partner with Recon, Operations, Logistics, and Sales teams to ensure vehicles are completed on schedule.
Manage inventory of detailing chemicals, tools, consumables, and equipment.
Maintain detailing equipment and coordinate repairs or replacement when necessary.
Perform complete interior and exterior detailing to showroom standards.

5+ years of professional automotive detailing experience.
Strong understanding of dealership vehicle reconditioning processes.
Experience creating quality standards and improving operational workflows.
Experience managing detailing chemicals, equipment, and supply inventory.
Ability to prioritize multiple vehicles while meeting production deadlines.
Experience detailing luxury or electric vehicles.
Experience with inventory purchasing and vendor management.
To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee 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 (PPE).
Wash, clay bar, polish, wax, and apply protective coatings when required.
Required
Previous experience leading or mentoring a detailing team in a dealership, reconditioning center, fleet, or automotive environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Preferred
Paint correction and ceramic coating experience.
Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles is a plus.

Create and manage weekly schedules to ensure detailing coverage seven days per week.

Work safely in a fast-paced production environment while adhering to company safety policies and procedures.
Vehicles consistently meet Ever's cosmetic quality standards before reaching customers.

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