Automotive Inspection Manager

About Clutch:

Were on a mission to reinvent the way people buy sell and own cars. Are you game Clutch is Canadas 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 thats just the beginning. Named two years in a row to the Globe & Mails list of the Top Growing Companies in Canada and also awarded spots on Deloittes Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 lists were 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 Brand Project and Upper90. To learn more visit .

About the role:

We are on a mission to build a world-class team that drives innovation growth and operational excellence. As we scale rapidly we are looking for an Automotive Inspection Manager to lead our vehicle inspection department within our reconditioning facility. This role focuses on overseeing vehicle inspections maintaining quality standards and managing a team of inspectors apprentices and technicians to ensure vehicles are retail-ready and completed efficiently. Evening availability is required.

What youll do:

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the vehicle inspection department
• Manage a team of inspectors apprentices and technicians while promoting accountability performance and productivity
• Ensure all vehicles meet Clutchs quality and safety standards prior to retail readiness
• Oversee vehicle inspections diagnostics repair recommendations and quality control processes
• Monitor production timelines and ensure vehicles are completed efficiently and on schedule
• Establish and monitor department KPIs and production metrics
• Partner with leadership to improve workflows operational efficiency and inspection processes
• Provide coaching mentorship and ongoing training to team members
• Build a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration communication and ownership
• Support hiring onboarding scheduling and performance management within the department
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production logistics and operations teams to support business demands
• Ensure inspection documentation and reporting is completed accurately and consistently
• Maintain a safe organized and efficient work environment
• Manage department resources tooling and equipment maintenance

What were looking for:

• Minimum 57 years of automotive experience with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Strong understanding of vehicle inspections diagnostics repair processes and automotive quality standards
• Previous experience managing technicians apprentices inspectors or production teams
• 310S License strongly preferred or equivalent hands-on technician experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach develop and hold teams accountable
• Excellent communication organization and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production-focused environment
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
• Data-driven mindset with experience tracking KPIs and operational performance
• Flexible availability including evenings weekends and overtime as needed

Other items to note:

• Communication: Frequent interaction with leadership technicians inspectors and production staff
• Problem Resolution/Analysis: Identify quality concerns operational bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies
• Team/Individual Contributor: Lead inspection department operations while supporting team development
• Working Conditions: On-site role in a production/reconditioning facility during evening hours
• Mental and Physical Skill/Effort: Leadership organization multitasking and problem-solving required

Why youll love it at Clutch:

• Autonomy & ownership opportunity to create your own path and lead a high-performing team
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Generous time off program
• Opportunity to work for an ambitious and fast-moving startup

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $85000 $100000 annually
• Health & dental benefits
• Pay decisions reflect objective criteria: skills performance market benchmarking responsibilities and working conditions

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