GreatWater 360 Auto Care

District Manager – Automotive Repair - N. Illinois / Milwaukee, W Area

GreatWater 360 Auto Care  •  $70k - $110k/yr  •  Wisconsin (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

District Manager – Automotive Repair Service Centers

N. Illinois / Milwaukee, W Area | Full-Time | $70,000–$110,000 + Bonus

We’re not just growing—we’re accelerating.
Join a rapidly expanding automotive service company where leadership, culture, and customer experience drive everything we do.

We’re looking for an experienced District Manager to oversee up to 15 shop locations in the N. Illinois / Milwaukee, W Area. If you’re a hands-on, people-first leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop Shop Managers & Service Advisors into culture-driven leaders
  • Ensure shops are fully staffed and PTO is managed to meet demand
  • Hire, train, and retain top-performing shop leadership
  • Lead training on operations, sales, and service excellence
  • Manage budgets and capital expenses to maximize profitability
  • Conduct bi-weekly shop visits with clear follow-up and accountability
  • Own vendor/supplier relationships and minimize in-shop disruptions
  • Enforce safety, compliance, and company standards
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and support teams

80% of your time will be spent in the field with your teams—where the real impact happens.

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of multi-unit management experience (required)
  • 3+ years in an automotive service center (required)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent (degree a plus)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to travel up to 75%

What You’ll Get

  • Monday–Friday Schedule – No nights or weekends required!
  • Bonus Pay
  • 401(k) + Company Match
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Employee Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Program
  • Flexible Schedule
GreatWater 360 Auto Care

About GreatWater 360 Auto Care

GreatWater 360 Auto Care is a network of local auto repair shops that share similar values and ways of doing business. We're founded on the belief that local auto repair shops have been, and will always be, the ideal model for the industry. We believe in the values that are ever-present in local shops. We believe that the local shop works harder than the others every day to provide the best customer experience and service. We are inspired by those who work at local shops, and their dedication to their communities and customers.

 

We believe in the local shop so much that we’ve set out to invest in sustaining and growing their presence in the automotive aftermarket space. Our calling is to support these shops, bringing them resources like upgraded equipment, technology, and training to allow them to compete in a crowded market. Our mission is to prove the local auto repair shop is still the driving force in the automotive aftermarket.

Our roots go back to 1984 with a single shop in Hudsonville, MI. Today we support over 140 local auto repair shops across eight states.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Year Founded
2021
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