Production Manager (Evening Shift)

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 BrandProject and Upper90. To learn more visit .

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 this role youll focus on standardized work 5S methodology and waste elimination to create a streamlined process that supports our companys 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 Youll Do

• Develop 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 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 Were Looking For

• Experience:
  Minimum 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 includingevening shifts weekends and overtime as needed.

Why youll 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