Operations Manager in Training — Service Operations Leader

CarMax; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

CarMax is seeking an Operations Manager in Training to lead the Service Operations department across store locations. The program combines hands-on operations with CarMax’s Senior Management Development Program, focusing on inventory management, cosmetic/mechanical repair, and end-to-end production processes.

You will supervise multiple managers and a large frontline team, own KPIs, P&L, and safety programs, and travel between locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience, retail management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Willingness to work across multiple locations or relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead Service Operations, including reconditioning, cosmetic, production, and automotive service functions.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and development plans for managers and frontline staff.
• Manage KPIs, production capacity, quality, cycle time, and costs; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Staffing/people management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CarMax is seeking an Operations Manager in Training to lead the Service Operations department across store locations. The program combines hands-on operations with CarMax’s Senior Management Development Program, focusing on inventory management, cosmetic/mechanical repair, and end-to-end production processes.

You will supervise multiple managers and a large frontline team, own KPIs, P&L, and safety programs, and travel between locations as needed.