Reconditioning Center Leader — Lean Operations & Quality

carvana; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana in Elyria, OH is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in the Inspection Center, directing a team of leads and front-line associates in a lean manufacturing environment. This role focuses on continuous improvement, safety, and quality in a high-volume setting, ensuring alignment with company goals.

You will mentor staff, drive process improvements, and ensure production plans meet performance metrics while upholding Carvana's standards and commitment to

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching and training.
• Participate in development and execution of strategic plans and objectives.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that inspires communication, teamwork and Carvana values.
• Maintain supervisory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Ensure progression path training and certification processes are executed.
• Train and mentor leads and associates with competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Provide vision to the reconditioning team in meeting metrics.
• Reinforce and engage the team regarding quality, production and cost objectives.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

People development

Operational leadership

Job description

Carvana in Elyria, OH is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in the Inspection Center, directing a team of leads and front-line associates in a lean manufacturing environment. This role focuses on continuous improvement, safety, and quality in a high-volume setting, ensuring alignment with company goals.

You will mentor staff, drive process improvements, and ensure production plans meet performance metrics while upholding Carvana's standards and commitment to