Lean Reconditioning Operations Manager

Carvana; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana, a leader in used car shopping, seeks a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center team and drive the daily operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will mentor leads and associates, implement strategic plans, and uphold Carvana’s values in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires lean manufacturing expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of achieving metrics. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights.

Responsibilities

• 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 development and execution of strategic plans and objectives.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that promotes positive communication and team cohesion aligned with 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.
• Engage the team to meet quality, production and cost objectives.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

People development

Project delivery

English proficiency

Driver’s license

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Carvana, a leader in used car shopping, seeks a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center team and drive the daily operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will mentor leads and associates, implement strategic plans, and uphold Carvana’s values in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires lean manufacturing expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of achieving metrics. Visa sponsorship is not offered.