Reconditioning Center Lead, Lean Operations & Quality

Carvana; Elyria (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana in Elyria, OH is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center team responsible for daily vehicle reconditioning, quality, and production targets. This role requires strong leadership, a focus on lean principles, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive setting.

You will mentor leads, manage staffing and training, and ensure safety and standard adherence while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet metrics and cost

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• 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 coaching, leadership development and training.
• Participate in development and execution of strategic plans aligning with company goals.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that inspires communication, team cohesion, and Carvana 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 with competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with 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.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Carvana in Elyria, OH is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center team responsible for daily vehicle reconditioning, quality, and production targets. This role requires strong leadership, a focus on lean principles, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive setting.

You will mentor leads, manage staffing and training, and ensure safety and standard adherence while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet metrics and cost