Lead Vehicle Reconditioning & Ops Improvement

Carvana; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise a team in the Inspection Center, directing daily operations, coaching leads, and ensuring quality and cost objectives are met within a lean manufacturing setting.

You will lead a team of up to 70 associates, develop talent, and ensure adherence to Carvana’s standards while maintaining production efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to deliver project milestones and meet metrics.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Mentor and hold reporting staff accountable; support succession planning through coaching and training.
• Contribute to strategic plans and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, and performance metrics.
• Foster a positive team environment aligned with Carvana Values.
• Recruit, onboard, and train supervisory staff.
• Ensure training and certification processes are consistently executed.
• Provide feedback to leads and associates for competency development.
• Manage production capacity planning and scheduling within lines.
• Ensure health, safety, and loss prevention guidelines are followed.

Skills

Management

Lean manufacturing

People development

English proficiency

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise a team in the Inspection Center, directing daily operations, coaching leads, and ensuring quality and cost objectives are met within a lean manufacturing setting.

You will lead a team of up to 70 associates, develop talent, and ensure adherence to Carvana’s standards while maintaining production efficiency in a fast-paced environment.