06/09/2026
NOW HIRING: OPERATIONS & GROWTH MANAGER (CUSTOM AND PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE) Torque Motorsports | Lake of the Ozarks, MO. $70k To $150k Including Bonus Compensation Tied Directly To Shop Profitability & Growth.
THIS IS NOT A “SHOP MANAGER” JOB
This is a high-impact leadership role... You must have an extensive automotive, restoration, paint and or body background.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: You are: A systems thinker, not just a task manager. Obsessed with the automotive industry, growth, quality, efficiency, numbers, and output. Experienced in running or scaling a $5M–$10M+ shop. Strong with people AND performance metrics.
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
You are NOT: Just a foreman or just a service writer or someone who needs hand-holding
ABOUT US: Torque Motorsports is a high-end performance and custom automotive shop specializing in: Full Builds & Frame Off 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. Foose, Kindig-It, Ringbrothers, Hennessey, Trick Rides Etc. Now We Need Someone Who's Been There To Help Take Us To The Next Level.
YOUR MISSION Take full ownership of: Shop profitability, technician performance, daily workflow & throughput, customer communication systems, operational systems + automation. Your job is to focus on company growth, client satisfaction, technician performance and satisfaction, increase profit / output while retaining quality, all while building an elite nationwide brand.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Profit & Performance
Progress Billing
Custom Build Shop Scheduling
Shop Growth And Sustainability
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 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 for growth and internal success
Implement or optimize shop management software
Build CRM and follow-up systems, Integrate automation for lead handling and scheduling
COMPENSATION: Base Salary: $70,000 – $150,000 (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 opinion. 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: [email protected] Subject Line: “Operations Manager – Ready to Scale”
Direct Responses And Notification Of Resume Sent Cant Be text To 573-552-5970
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