Automotive Inspection Manager

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, Brand Project, and Upper90. To learn more, visit clutch.ca. 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 you’ll 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 Clutch’s 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 we’re looking for: Minimum 5–7 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 man...