Automotive Detail Shop Assistant Manager

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Detail Shop Assistant Manager for our dealership partners in Farmington Hills, Michigan!

Job Description : An Assistant Manager will help support daily workflow, guide the detail team, complete quality checks, and assist with interior and exterior detailing as needed. This role is best for someone who can lead by example, stay organized in a fast-paced dealership environment, and help ensure vehicles are cleaned, detailed, and retail-ready. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with experience in automotive detailing, dealership reconditioning, car wash operations, fleet washing, or vehicle prep.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily detail shop operations, vehicle workflow, and production priorities
• Lead, train, and support detailers, car wash attendants, porters, and reconditioning team members
• Perform hands-on interior and exterior detailing as needed
• Complete quality control checks to ensure vehicles are clean, detailed, and dealership-ready
• Monitor turnaround time, productivity, and vehicle completion status
• Communicate shop updates, delays, staffing needs, and quality concerns to management