About Clutch:
We’re on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Are you
game?
Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless,
hassle-free car-buying experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse
hundreds of cars from the comfort of their home, get the right one delivered to
their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee… and
that’s just the beginning.
Named two years in a row to the Globe & Mail’s list of the Top Growing Companies
in Canada and also awarded spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™
lists, we’re looking to add curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to our
growing team.
Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and currently services
Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island.
Clutch is backed by a number of world-class investors, including D1 Capital,
Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90. To learn more, visit
clutch.ca.
About the Role (Evening Shift)
We are seeking a strategic and inspiring Automotive Production Manager (Evening
Shift) to lead our lean production facility, driving efficiency, quality, and
operational excellence in our reconditioning operations. In this role, you’ll
focus on standardized work, 5S methodology, and waste elimination to create a
streamlined process that supports our company’s growth and commitment to
customer satisfaction.
As a people-first leader, you will guide and mentor team leads, who oversee
technicians and detailers, while you focus on planning, decision-making, and
continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will ensure that every
vehicle we recondition meets the highest standards while optimizing productivity
and reducing operational costs. This is an evening shift role and requires
consistent availability during late-day and night hours.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute the vision for the reconditioning department, aligning
with company sales and production goals.
- Lead the facility’s lean production efforts, championing standardized work
practices, 5S methodology, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and eliminate waste in processes to improve quality, reduce cycle
times, and increase overall efficiency.
- Establish and monitor KPIs and production metrics, using data to drive
decision-making and proactively address performance gaps.
- Partner with leadership to implement scalable systems and processes that
support future growth.
- Lead, coach, and develop team leads, empowering them to manage frontline
staff with confidence and accountability.
- Build a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, safety, and
personal ownership of results.
- Provide clear communication, guidance, and recognition to engage and inspire
team members.
- Develop succession plans and training programs focused on lean principles,
quality, and safety.
- Oversee all reconditioning processes, ensuring vehicles are completed on
time, to quality specifications, and with minimal waste.
- Implement and maintain standardized work processes to ensure consistent
outcomes and reduce variability.
- Lead the charge on 5S workplace organization, ensuring a safe, efficient, and
visually managed facility.
- Manage department budgets, resource allocation, and equipment maintenance to
support production needs.
- Collaborate with sales, logistics, and other departments to align production
schedules with customer demand.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience:
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Lean manufacturing operations.
- At least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably managing team leads or
supervisors.
- Proven success in a lean production environment, with hands-on experience
implementing 5S, standardized work, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Knowledge of automotive repair, detailing, inspection, and quality control
processes is an asset.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop leaders and hold
them accountable for performance.
- Data-driven decision-maker with experience using metrics to optimize
efficiency.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Flexible availability, including evening shifts, weekends, and overtime, as
needed.
Why you’ll love it at Clutch:
Autonomy & Ownership -- create your own path, and own your work
Competitive Wages
Health & Dental Benefits
Generous Time Off Program
Opportunity to work for an ambitious and fast-moving startup
Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals
have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the
interview process, please email talent@clutch.ca
