Operations Leadership Accelerator (Manager in Training), Hayward

Operations Leadership Accelerator (Manager in Training)

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Company Description

Ignition Leadership is a selective leadership accelerator designed for ambitious early-career professionals who want to run real businesses, not just manage tasks.

Through structured development, operational immersion, and high-accountability coaching, Ignition prepares high-potential leaders to take ownership of performance, teams, and financial outcomes.

Graduates of the Ignition Manager in Training pathway are placed into leadership roles at Stress-Free Auto Care, a fast-growing, tech-forward automotive platform operating across multiple states.

Ignition turns potential into operational leadership.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site leadership development role based in Northern California, Southern California, or Texas.

As a Manager in Training (MIT), you will enter the Ignition Leadership pathway and be placed into operational leadership at Stress-Free Auto Care. From day one, you will learn how to run a modern, data-driven auto repair operation while developing the leadership skills required to manage teams and own financial performance.

This is not a classroom program. It is hands-on business leadership.

You will progress through a defined career path:

• Year 1: Manager in Training → Assistant General Manager • Year 2: General Manager (full P&L ownership) • Years 3–4: Senior General Manager (multi-location leadership) • Year 5+: District Manager (regional oversight)

High performers advance quickly and take on significant operational responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute all aspects of shop operations • Lead technicians and service advisors • Manage workflow, staffing, and daily performance • Deliver exceptional customer experience • Drive revenue and operational KPIs • Use financial and operational data to improve performance • Support hiring, coaching, and team development • Transition into full P&L ownership as you advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required • 0–3 years of professional experience • Strong leadership potential and ambition • Excellent communication skills • Analytical mindset with a bias toward action • Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on environments • Willingness to relocate for advancement (preferred)

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Location:: Hayward

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