Production Lead (2nd Shift)

Carvana; Elyria (OH); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is hiring a Line Lead, Inspection to supervise a team of hourly associates in the Inspection Center. The role focuses on safely moving vehicles, achieving production and quality targets, and coaching staff to improve performance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, computer experience, and a willingness to work 2nd shift (Mon-Thurs 4pm-3am). Apply to join a fast-paced operation that values safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience using computers.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Manage movement of cars into and out of the Inspection Center safely and meet production and quality goals.
• Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Oversee day-to-day team activities; identify strengths/weaknesses; plan improvements.
• Coach, develop and manage performance of team members; provide feedback.
• Foster a positive, collaborative environment aligned with Carvana values.
• Proactively communicate expectations, performance measures, and goals to team members.
• Monitor and resolve conflicts among team members.
• Ensure adherence to systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Review and approve identified mechanical/physical defects of incoming inventory.
• Lead a team of production associates and coordinate with the Inspection Center GM to repair or reject inventory based on cost/quality.
• Train associates using Quality Control standards to minimize re-checks and delays.
• Identify and complete repairs efficiently the first time to reduce re-work.
• Maintain safety by following procedures and PPE requirements.
• Effectively delegate tasks and manage multiple associates.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with others.
• Be prepared to work overtime and variable schedules as necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & development

Quality control

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

2nd Shift Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm - 3am

Position Overview:

The Line Lead, Inspection role is a front-line supervisor role, responsible for directly managing and developing a team of hourly associates in an Inspection Center to regularly achieve production targets. This role is not visa eligible.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the movement of cars into and out of the Inspection Center safely for repairs, while meeting or exceeding set production and quality goals.
• Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of assigned team; identify team’s strengths and weaknesses; determine areas of opportunity and the appropriate steps to improve.
• Engage assigned team, provide appropriate coaching, development and performance management; offer feedback and demonstrate desired skills.
• Create a work and team environment that inspires positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana’s Values.
• Proactively communicate information to team members, providing clear understanding of expectations, performance measures, and goals.
• Prevent and resolve conflict among team members.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Review and approve identified mechanical and physical defects of incoming inventory.
• Lead a team of production associates and partner with the Inspection Center General Manager to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle.
• Train a team of production associates using Quality Control standards to identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, minimizing re-checks and delays in production.
• Identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production.
• Conscientiously work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.
• Effectively manage multiple associates, including ensuring appropriate employee development and performance management.

What the Job Requires

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Experience using computers

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrated functional expertise in one or more areas pertaining to Carvana’s reconditioning process
• Demonstrated understanding of our current reconditioning processes and lean principles
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years).
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
• Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members.
• 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 maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to resolve complex issues with guidance from others.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends.
• Ability to work variable schedule(s) as necessary.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.