Lean Reconditioning Manager

carvana; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center team, ensuring daily operations, safety, quality, and lean improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Lead 5+ leads and up to 70 associates, mentor staff, drive performance metrics, and coordinate production planning. This role is based in Greenfield, Indiana and requires lifting up to 40 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

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 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

Communication skills

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center team, ensuring daily operations, safety, quality, and lean improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Lead 5+ leads and up to 70 associates, mentor staff, drive performance metrics, and coordinate production planning. This role is based in Greenfield, Indiana and requires lifting up to 40 pounds and standing for extended periods.