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About ClutchWere on a mission to reinvent the way people buy, sell, and own cars. Clutch is Canadas largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle-free car-buying experience. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy a 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Clutch is headquartered in Toronto and serves Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island. We are backed by investors including D1 Capital, Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90. To learn more, visit clutch.ca.About The RoleWe are seeking a strategic and inspiring Automotive Production Manager to lead our lean reconditioning facility, driving efficiency, quality, and operational excellence. You will focus on standardized work, 5S methodology, and waste elimination to create a streamlined process that supports growth and 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 costs.What Youll DoDevelop and execute the vision for the reconditioning department, aligning with company sales and production goals.Lead the facilitys lean production efforts, championing standardized work practices, 5S, 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 5S workplace organization to maintain 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.Experience / What Were Looking ForMinimum 57 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 weekends and overtime, as needed.Why Youll Love It At ClutchAutonomy & Ownership create your own path, and own your workCompetitive WagesHealth & Dental BenefitsGenerous Time Off ProgramOpportunity to work for an ambitious and fast-moving startupClutch 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr