Lean Reconditioning Manager – Lead High-Volume Vehicle Ops

Carvana; Manville, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center team and drive daily operations, quality, and productivity. You will coach leads, manage performance, and align with lean principles to meet cost and production objectives.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring leadership in a lean manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends.
• Ability to walk up to three miles each day.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
• Requires use of safety equipment and PPE that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.

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, 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 environment that promotes positive communication and team cohesion while upholding Carvana’s Values.
• Recruit, select, orient, and train supervisory staff.
• Ensure progression path training and certification processes are consistently executed.
• Train and mentor leads and associates by providing competency-based feedback.
• Manage production capacity levels and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team in meeting performance metrics.
• Reinforce quality, production and cost objectives with the team.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Team development

Performance management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center team and drive daily operations, quality, and productivity. You will coach leads, manage performance, and align with lean principles to meet cost and production objectives.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring leadership in a lean manufacturing setting.