Inventory Line Lead: Lean Production Supervisor

Carvana; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Student loan payments discounts on t h

Wellness program

Career development opportunities

Promotions from within

Opportunity to work at one of the fast

Job summary

Carvana is seeking an Inventory Line Lead Supervisor to directly manage a team in an inspection center, coordinating multi-stage production and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role focuses on supervising technicians, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high production standards.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and enforce strict quality controls across finishing stages, with exposure to lean manufacturing techniques and continuous process optimization.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or lead experience in a high-volume manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Lean principles knowledge (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Kanban) with ability to identify waste and drive improvements.
• Experience overseeing multiple operational processes including mechanical assembly, inventory handling, and finishing stages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily operations across multi-stage production lines, ensuring safety, efficiency, and output targets.
• Manage flow of automotive inventory and materials through production phases from initial assembly to final quality inspection.
• Lead, train, and mentor technicians and operators across multiple workstations to foster high performance and accountability.
• Enforce rigorous quality assurance standards for aesthetic, structural, and functional specifications before final documentation.
• Monitor pipelines to identify bottlenecks, optimize material staging, and streamline transitions between zones.
• Champion process improvements and standardizations on the floor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

LEAN manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Carvana is seeking an Inventory Line Lead Supervisor to directly manage a team in an inspection center, coordinating multi-stage production and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The role focuses on supervising technicians, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high production standards.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and enforce strict quality controls across finishing stages, with exposure to lean manufacturing techniques and continuous process optimization.