Lean Reconditioning Center Manager

Carvana; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise an Inspection Center team, directing daily operations and driving continuous improvement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

The role requires 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to coach and develop front-line staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• 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.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results
• Strong analysis and decision making ability.

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

People development

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise an Inspection Center team, directing daily operations and driving continuous improvement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

The role requires 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to coach and develop front-line staff in a fast-paced environment.