Lean Reconditioning Center Operations Manager

Carvana; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager in Virginia to oversee day-to-day operations in the Inspection Center, mentoring a team of leads and up to 70 front-line associates within a lean manufacturing environment. This role will drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality standards, and align with Carvana’s cost objectives and values.

You will lead training and succession planning, manage production capacity, and support strategic initiatives to optimize throughput while

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching, leadership development and training.
• Participate in development and execution of strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create an 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 with competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team in meeting performance metrics.
• 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

Team leadership

Project delivery

English proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager in Virginia to oversee day-to-day operations in the Inspection Center, mentoring a team of leads and up to 70 front-line associates within a lean manufacturing environment. This role will drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality standards, and align with Carvana’s cost objectives and values.

You will lead training and succession planning, manage production capacity, and support strategic initiatives to optimize throughput while