Automotive Shop Manager - Vehicle Upfitting
Lehr Upfitters LLC · lehrupfitters.com
West ChesterOn-siteLead / Manager
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The job in short
Automotive shop manager overseeing vehicle upfitting.
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Details
- Found
- 19 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location
- West Chester, OH, US
- Pay (as listed)
- $75,000–$80,000 a year
Full description
Description
Ready to Build Something That Makes a Difference?
LEHR is a leading provider of emergency vehicle upfitting solutions for police, fire, utility, and other essential fleets. We're looking for an experienced Automotive Shop Manager - Vehicle Upfitting to lead our Cincinnati operation, oversee production, and develop a high-performing team that delivers quality builds on time.
If you have leadership experience, strong technical aptitude, a background working with 12V electrical systems, and thrive in a high energy environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
• Lead daily shop operations and production activities
• Supervise 15- 20 team members including technicians, customer service, and warehouse team
• Schedule work and manage workflow to meet production goals
• Maintain inventory and coordinate material needs with warehouse team
• Provide invoicing for builds
• Monitor labor efficiency, shop performance, and productivity metrics
• Support customers by providing exceptional service and occasional quotes
• Implement process improvements that increase efficiency and quality
• Facilitate employee reviews with Shop Foreman
• Assist with uniform sales
Qualifications:
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive results
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent - required
• Knowledge and/or experience in the automotive parts and upfitting industry a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
• $75k - $80k, based on experience
• Full-Time/non-exempt
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm
Work Location:
9668 Inter Ocean Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.