Lean Reconditioning Operations Manager

carvana; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center operations, guiding a team from 5 leads up to 70 associates in a lean manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, high quality, and meeting cost targets while maintaining Carvana's standards of care and performance.

You will mentor staff, manage training, and collaborate on strategic plans to ensure production goals are met 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.
• 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 safety gear.

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.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that inspires communication, team cohesion, and adherence to 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 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

Leading and developing associates

English proficiency

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center operations, guiding a team from 5 leads up to 70 associates in a lean manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, high quality, and meeting cost targets while maintaining Carvana's standards of care and performance.

You will mentor staff, manage training, and collaborate on strategic plans to ensure production goals are met in a fast-paced environment.