Operations And Growth Manager (Performance Automotive)

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OPERATIONS & GROWTH MANAGER (PERFORMANCE

AUTOMOTIVE

) Torque Motorsports | Lake of the Ozarks, MO

THIS IS NOT A

"

SHOP MANAGER

" JOB This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who knows how to turn a great shop into a high-output, highly profitable machine. If you've ever said: "This shop could be doing 2x the revenue with the same team" "The workflow is broken, not the people" "Pay plans and systems are what drive performance"…keep reading.

ABOUT US

Torque Motorsports is a high-end performance and custom automotive shop specializing in: Full Builds & Restorations, Engine swaps (Coyote, LS, etc.) Custom Fabrication, Lifted trucks, Performance Vehicles, and Specialty Projects. We are building something bigger than a shop — a brand, a machine, and a scalable operation.

YOUR MISSION

Take full ownership of: Shop profitability, Technician performance, daily workflow & throughput customer communication systems, operational systems + automation. Your job is to remove chaos, increase output, and maximize profit per vehicle.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Profit & Performance Track labor efficiency billed vs clocked hours increase effective labor rate & parts margins Analyze profitability per job (RO) Identify and eliminate profit leaks Workflow & Throughput Optimize bay usage, lift scheduling, and job flow Eliminate downtime between phases (teardown → repair → delivery) Increase cars completed per week without sacrificing quality Pay Plans & Team Performance, Design and implement tech pay plans (flat rate / hybrid / bonus) Align incentives with speed, quality, and profitability Hold team accountable to performance metrics Communication Systems Implement consistent customer updates (text/email cadence) Improve estimate approvals and upsell processes Build a seamless internal communication flow Systems & Automation Implement or optimize shop management software Build CRM and follow-up systems, Integrate automation for lead handling and scheduling

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You are: A systems thinker, not just a task manager. Obsessed with efficiency, numbers, and output. Experienced in running or scaling a $5M-$10M+ shop. Strong with people AND performance metrics. Able to walk into chaos and build structure fast. You are

NOT:

Just a foreman or Just a service writer or Someone who needs hand-holding

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

(FIRST 90 DAYS): Increased shop throughout, Clear enforced workflow systems, Defined tech pay structure implemented, Improved communication with customers, Measurable increase in profit per job

COMPENSATION

Base Salary:

$70,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)

Performance Bonus:

Tied directly to shop profitability & growth. High upside for the right operator

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

You're not maintaining — you're building and scaling. You'll have real authority to implement change. You'll work directly with ownership to grow something elite.

LOCATION

Lake of the Ozarks / Osage Beach, Missouri. One of the greatest places on the earth in my opinon. Some of the best clients and people around at one of the nations best lakes.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume, A short breakdown of: A shop you improved, What you changed, The measurable results, and why we should hire you.

Email:

Thornton.investments@gmail.com

Subject Line:

"Operations Manager - Ready to Scale"

FINAL NOTE

We're not looking for average. We're looking for someone who knows they can build something bigger — and wants the opportunity to prove it. If that's you, apply Direct Responses And Notification Of Resume Sent Cant Be text To 573-552-5970

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person