Lot & Transportation Operations Leader

Carvana; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company paid medical for employee

Family discounts

Paid Time Off (Including your birthday

401k with Company Match

Pet Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 month

Job summary

ADESA in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Lot Operations and Transportation teams, ensuring efficient sale-day execution and inventory control. You will partner with Inspection to align physical moves with digital workflows and drive performance across sites.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years' experience, and a focus on operational efficiency, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of related industry experience, preferably with lean manufacturing principles
• Minimum 1 year of leadership/supervisory experience
• Proven ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members.
• Confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive information
• Proven ability to manage deliverables and metrics against aggressive targets and timelines
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and oral.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to resolve complex issues with guidance from others

Responsibilities

• Logistical Leadership: Act as the at-auction point person for all lot operations and transportation management needs.
• Sale Day Execution: Direct the scheduling of lane personnel and drivers; verify lane starts and ensure vehicles flow efficiently and safely through auction lanes.
• Lot Organization: Ensure lot personnel register all incoming vehicles, verify lot reports, and maintain inventory control for lot and operations equipment.
• Operational Efficiency: Manage assets and business resources to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment and personnel utilization.
• Customer Support: Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service to all customers, resolving complaints and issues in a friendly manner.
• Lead the Facilities Maintenance, Reconditioning etc.: Lead Facilities Maintenance and Reconditioning efforts as applicable to site size
• Facilities Maintenance: maintain site standards and facilitate repairs through work orders or site level repair initiatives.
• Reconditioning: manage site reconditioning in the Body, Mechanic, and Detail shops through effective support car day ready vehicles.
• All Manager Roles: Lead auction activities to drive retention, profitability, customer experience, and safety; influence and lead others; communicate objectives; supervise day-to-day activities; provide training and succession planning; foster Carvana values; ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Transportation management

Inventory control

Customer service

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

ADESA in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Lot Operations and Transportation teams, ensuring efficient sale-day execution and inventory control. You will partner with Inspection to align physical moves with digital workflows and drive performance across sites.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years' experience, and a focus on operational efficiency, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.