Centralized Reconditioning Operations Manager

Courtesy Chevrolet Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO

Employee discounts

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

401(k) Plan with Company match

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Courtesy Automotive Group in Phoenix leads a centralized reconditioning operation across five dealerships, guiding 49 team members to move 11,000+ vehicles annually from acquisition to front-line readiness.

You will optimize inspection, mechanical work, detailing, photography and cost control while coordinating with multiple brands; success means faster throughput, consistent quality and scalable growth for 2027, plus ongoing leadership development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automotive experience in service, reconditioning or high-volume dealership environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing people, workflow, and multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle inspection, PDI, detailing, and lot preparation.
• Proficiency with Rapid Recon; working knowledge of CDK, vAuto and dealership systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete reconditioning process from arrival to front-line readiness for 11,000+ vehicles annually.
• Ensure inspection, mechanical work, PDI, detailing, photography, fueling, tint, cosmetic work and final quality control are completed promptly.
• Lead, schedule and develop ~49 employees across technicians, detailers, drivers, photographers and support staff.
• Coordinate priorities across Chevrolet, Volvo, Nissan, CDJR, Isuzu and Kia operations.
• Collaborate with General Managers, Used Car teams and purchasing to reduce time to market and support sales demand.
• Use Rapid Recon to track vehicle status, cycle time, accountability and bottlenecks; manage recon cost, vendors, repair-order accuracy and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operational efficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Tools

Rapid Recon

CDK

vAuto

Job description

Position Summary

Lead a 49-person centralized reconditioning operation supporting five Phoenix-area dealerships and more than 11,000 new and used vehicles annually. Own the process from acquisition or arrival through front-line readiness, with responsibility for speed, quality, cost control and building capacity for 2027 growth.

Key Inputs

• Used Vehicles: ~6,000 annualized
• New Vehicles: ~5,500 annualized
• Team: ~49 employees
• Stores: 5 Phoenix locations

Key Responsibilities

• Own the complete new- and used-vehicle reconditioning process from arrival/acquisition through front-line readiness.
• Ensure inspection, mechanical work, PDI, detailing, photography, fueling, tint, cosmetic work and final quality control are completed promptly.
• Lead, schedule and develop approximately 49 employees, including technicians, detailers, drivers, photographers and support staff.
• Coordinate priorities across Chevrolet, Volvo, Nissan, CDJR, Isuzu and Kia operations.
• Work closely with General Managers, Used Car teams and the auction/purchasing team to reduce time to market and support sales demand.
• Use Rapid Recon to track vehicle status, cycle time, accountability and bottlenecks; manage recon cost, vendors, repair-order accuracy and productivity.

2027 Growth Focus

Build a scalable operation that increases throughput, shortens recon cycle time, standardizes processes across stores and develops future team leaders. Success means more vehicles front-line ready, faster, without sacrificing quality or cost control.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of automotive experience, ideally in service, reconditioning, used-vehicle operations or another high-volume dealership environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing people, workflow and multiple competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical repair, vehicle inspection, PDI, detailing and lot preparation.
• Proficiency with Rapid Recon; working knowledge of CDK, vAuto and dealership systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

What Success Looks Like

Vehicles move quickly from arrival to retail-ready status; managers have clear visibility into every vehicle and delay; quality standards remain consistent across stores; costs and vendors are actively managed; and the operation has capacity to support Courtesy growth in 2027 and beyond.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• PTO
• Employee discounts
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company match
• Career growth and advancement

About Courtesy Automotive Group

Courtesy Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated business serving customers since 1955. We are committed to delivering an exceptional automotive experience while building a professional, values-driven and team-oriented culture.

Equal Opportunity

Courtesy Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.