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Shop Lead jobs are open across retail, manufacturing, and skilled trades, at every level from entry-level crew supervisor to senior floor lead, with specializations in inventory control, team training, and production oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The role
A lead at Gertie’s is measured by the shop, not just by his/her own hours:
- Keep the team productive: dispatch, unstick, and support the other techs
- Quality control: the work leaving our bays is your reputation too
- Mentor and develop junior techs
- Inspections and documentation in our shop management system
- Fix cars, and fix them right
The offer
Be a leader in my business and I’ll teach you how a top shop actually runs: the numbers, the people, the systems. Whether you want to own a shop someday or run one, you’ll be learning from inside a proven winner. It could take years and it will be hard work, but it’s a real path to YOUR dream.
The good life
- 8–5, Monday–Friday. Evenings and weekends are for family. We close for lunch and don’t work holidays.
- Quality over volume: nobody here pushes production over fixing it right.
- A clean, spacious facility with top equipment: in-ground Challenger lifts, Mahle A/C machines, Hunter Road Force, Beissbarth touchless aligner, factory diagnostics, and a full stock of specialty tools. We're never afraid to buy tools.
- No drama, no politics.
Pay and benefits
- Strong base and a great bonus plan can put you near $150k per year (without having to do 50hrs/week or some other sweat-shop plan)
- 100% (fully) paid healthcare for you and your family (for mental math this is likely a $30k/year benefit for a family)
- Paid holidays AND we pay for a whole week off between Christmas and New Year's.
Who we’re looking for
Seniority isn’t the point; character and drive are. You’re a strong tech who’s still getting better, you want more than a stall, and people naturally follow you. European experience and ASE certs are a plus. Our systems will teach you the rest.
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Who's Hiring
- DeAngelo Contracting Services12
- Republic Services11
- TikTok6
- Take 5 Oil5T
- CARVANA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in shop lead jobs.
- One to three years of retail, production, or trades floor experience in a lead or senior role
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and schedule a team of hourly associates
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, or production tracking tools
- Strong working knowledge of loss prevention, safety compliance, and opening and closing procedures
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with preference for relevant vocational or associate credentials
- Forklift certification or relevant equipment certification for manufacturing and warehouse shop lead roles
Tips for Your Shop Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to floor operations
Hiring managers for shop lead roles want to see direct team supervision, shift scheduling, and inventory or production metrics front and center. If your resume reads like a general retail associate's, reframe every bullet around the operational decisions you owned.
Highlight cross-training and coverage depth
Shop leads are expected to fill in across stations when staffing is short. Call out every area you've trained in, not just your primary function. Candidates who list multi-department coverage get more callbacks than those who list one specialty.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists shop lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Applying within the first few days of a posting significantly improves your chances of an interview.
Filter openings by shift type upfront
Many shop lead postings are for overnight, weekend, or split shifts that don't suit everyone. Confirm shift requirements before applying so you don't waste time on roles that conflict with your availability, and address your flexibility clearly in your cover note.
Prepare concrete examples of conflict resolution
Interviewers for shop lead roles almost always ask how you've handled underperforming team members or customer escalations on the floor. Have two or three specific examples ready with the situation, your action, and the outcome. Vague answers about 'working well with people' don't land.
Negotiate for a title that reflects your scope
Shop lead compensation often ties directly to whether the title is classified as supervisory or hourly lead. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the role carries supervisory designation on paper, since that affects your next job search as much as your current pay.
Shop Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most shop leads?
DeAngelo Contracting Services, Republic Services, and TikTok are hiring the most shop leads right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to spike around seasonal hiring cycles and new store or facility openings.
How many shop lead jobs are remote?
About 3% of shop lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, since most of the role requires physical presence on the floor. The sub-areas most likely to have remote or hybrid components are administrative scheduling, vendor communication, and reporting functions that larger retail or manufacturing operations sometimes separate from floor duties.
How do you become a shop lead?
Start by building floor-level experience in retail, trades, or manufacturing and taking on informal leadership tasks like training new hires or covering supervisor absences. Ask your current manager to assign you opening and closing responsibilities or inventory counts. When applying externally, target assistant lead or key holder roles first if you lack a formal supervisory title, since those positions are the standard stepping stone to a full shop lead designation.
Can you get hired as a shop lead without direct leadership experience?
Yes, especially at smaller independent shops or during high-turnover hiring cycles where employers are willing to promote strong individual contributors. Frame any informal leadership you've done, such as training coworkers, running a station solo, or managing a section of inventory, as direct evidence of readiness. Getting a certification like a forklift license or a first aid credential can also separate you from other applicants who have similar floor experience but no credentials.
What does the shop lead interview process look like?
Most shop lead interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen covering your availability, experience, and basic situational questions. The second is an in-person or video interview with a store or operations manager that goes deeper on how you've handled team performance, floor coverage gaps, and customer issues. Some employers add a brief working interview or a walkthrough of the floor before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to shop lead jobs?
You can find and apply to shop lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New postings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to roles before they fill.
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