Lean Production Manager – Automotive Reconditioning

Carvana; Overland Park (KS); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations at the Inspection Center, directing a team of leads and associates in a lean manufacturing environment. You will drive quality, production and cost objectives while maintaining safety standards and a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to mentor staff, recruit talent, and execute training programs to sustain high performance in a fast-paced setting.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching and training.
• Participate in developing and executing strategic plans aligned with company goals.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that promotes positive communication, team cohesion and Carvana values.
• Maintain supervisory staff through recruiting, orientation, and training.
• Ensure progression path training and certification processes are consistently executed.
• Provide competency-based feedback to leads and associates.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team to meet performance metrics.
• Reinforce and engage the team on quality, production and cost objectives.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Conocimientos

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Proficient computer skills

Problem solving

Herramientas

General computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations at the Inspection Center, directing a team of leads and associates in a lean manufacturing environment. You will drive quality, production and cost objectives while maintaining safety standards and a culture of continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to mentor staff, recruit talent, and execute training programs to sustain high performance in a fast-paced setting.