Lean Reconditioning Operations Manager

Carvana; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise daily operations at the Inspection Center. You will guide a lean, high‑performance team of leads and front‑line staff to meet quality, production and cost goals while upholding Carvana values.

You will mentor staff, drive training and succession planning, and collaborate to plan capacity and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through appropriate 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 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

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Team development

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise daily operations at the Inspection Center. You will guide a lean, high‑performance team of leads and front‑line staff to meet quality, production and cost goals while upholding Carvana values.

You will mentor staff, drive training and succession planning, and collaborate to plan capacity and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment.