Logistics Operations Leader - People & Process Champion

Carvana; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company medical coverage for employee

Family discounts

Paid time off (including birthday)

401k with company match

Pet benefits

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Field Operations Leader to oversee multiple managers and teams at the assigned Logistic Field Operations location. You will collaborate with the General Manager to set site-specific goals and drive effective execution of programs and strategies to optimize network performance.

The role requires leadership experience in logistics or supply chain, with a focus on performance management, cross-functional coordination, and reporting to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 2 years of actual people leadership experience and 4 years of logistics or supply chain experience OR Bachelor's Degree in related fields.
• Demonstrable experience leading or developing people, including managing CDL drivers.
• Transportation experience, which may include driving a vehicle transporter or tractor trailer, or equivalent Military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Manager to ensure day-to-day business operations run efficiently and effectively.
• Work with the General Manager and other Company leaders to develop site specific goals and objectives, and ensure alignment and effective execution within the site.
• Effectively execute new programs, initiatives, and strategies to optimize network operations through prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Gather pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information, and prepare periodic reports and presentations to business leaders.
• Monitor adherence to systems, policies, procedures, performance standards, and regulatory requirements, and take appropriate action to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for proper planning, scheduling and asset management.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching, leadership development and training, and performance management.
• Assist in the selection of highly qualified candidates, orientation, and training of employees
• Evaluate and identify key productivity indicators, trends and options, as well as implement process improvement initiatives and choose appropriate courses of action
• Ensure efficient and economical performance in accordance with strategic plans, goals, objectives, and operating budgets.
• Proactively communicate information to direct reports, providing clear understanding of expectations, performance measures, and goals.

Skills

People leadership

Logistics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Field Operations Leader to oversee multiple managers and teams at the assigned Logistic Field Operations location. You will collaborate with the General Manager to set site-specific goals and drive effective execution of programs and strategies to optimize network performance.

The role requires leadership experience in logistics or supply chain, with a focus on performance management, cross-functional coordination, and reporting to senior leaders.