Team Lead (Day Shift)
Mississauga - Canada
Job Summary
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:
Were looking for a strong Team Lead to support and lead our day shift operations within our vehicle reconditioning facility. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on keeping production moving maintaining quality standards and ensuring the team is supported coached and held accountable throughout the shift.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced target-driven environments is comfortable leading from the floor and can keep teams aligned and performing at a high level. Day shift availability is required.
What youll do:
- Own the Flow: Monitor the pulse of the reconditioning line (Inspection Mechanical Bodyshop Detail Quality Control & Merchandising)
- Eliminate Friction: Identify bottlenecks in real-time and reallocate labour to keep units moving without compromising quality
- Lean Excellence: Drive efficient workflows and implement improvements when processes are falling behind or becoming disorganized
- Coach & Develop: Lead from the floor by providing real-time feedback training and support to team members
- Culture of Ownership: Build a team environment where employees take pride and responsibility in the final product
- Safety First: Ensure PPE compliance and maintain a clean safe and organized workspace at all times
- Data-Driven Leadership: Track KPIs (Throughput Cycle Time and First-Pass Yield) and report performance updates to leadership
- Quality Gatekeeping: Audit vehicles at key checkpoints to ensure every unit meets The Clutch Standard before going live
What youll need:
- Proven leadership experience: 1 years leading teams and 3 years in high-volume environments such as automotive manufacturing or fast-paced operations
- Process-focused mindset: Strong understanding of standardized work and experience with Lean tools such as 5S Kanban or Six Sigma
- Agile & resilient: Ability to adapt quickly and stay calm under pressure in a fast-moving environment
- Strong communication skills: Ability to translate production data and daily priorities into clear direction for your team
- Availability to work Monday to Friday (Day Shift hours)
We believe great leaders come from many backgrounds. If you have managed high-volume lines in other industries we want to talk to you:
- High-Volume Hospitality: Kitchen Leads or BOH Managers who thrive on ticket times and operational precision
- Logistics & Fulfillment: Shift Leads from fast-paced warehouses focused on throughput and performance targets
- Big Box Retail: Key holders or Department Leads with strong training and SOP execution experience
Why youll love it:
- Growth Opportunities: We hire Team Leads with the intention of promoting high performers into Operations Management roles
- Modern Environment: Work in a tech-forward organized and safety-first facility
- Impact: Your leadership directly influences the customer experienceevery car cleared is a win for the brand
Employment Type:
New Permanent Full-Time
Compensation & Benefits:
- $24$28 per hour
- Health & dental benefits
- Pay decisions reflect objective criteria including 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 .