Indy Reconditioning Operations Manager

Carvana; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations in an Inspection Center, directing 5 leads and up to 70 front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. The role focuses on continuous improvement, quality, production, and cost objectives.

You will mentor staff, drive performance metrics, ensure safety compliance, and align actions with Carvana values while developing talent and managing production planning.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through appropriate coaching, leadership development and training, and performance management.
• Participate in the development and execution of strategic plans, goals, and objectives, ensuring alignment with those of the company.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work and team environment that inspires positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana's Values.
• Maintain supervisory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Ensure progression path training and certification processes are consistently executed.
• Train and mentor leads and associates by providing competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team in meeting performance metrics.
• Positively reinforce and engage the team regarding quality, production and cost objectives.
• Participate in and lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

Leading and developing associates

Project delivery

English proficiency

Driver's license

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations in an Inspection Center, directing 5 leads and up to 70 front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. The role focuses on continuous improvement, quality, production, and cost objectives.

You will mentor staff, drive performance metrics, ensure safety compliance, and align actions with Carvana values while developing talent and managing production planning.