Reconditioning Center Manager

Carvana; Trenton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee a team in the Inspection Center, directing 5+ leads and up to 70 frontline associates in a lean manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, quality, and cost objectives, with a focus on mentoring and developing staff while maintaining safety and performance standards.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends.

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 aligned with company goals.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that fosters communication, team cohesion, and Carvana values.
• Maintain supervisory staff through recruiting, onboarding, and training.
• 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 planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and loss prevention guidelines.
• Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team to meet performance metrics.
• Engage the team to focus on quality, production, and cost objectives.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Project delivery

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Overtime availability

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee a team in the Inspection Center, directing 5+ leads and up to 70 frontline associates in a lean manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, quality, and cost objectives, with a focus on mentoring and developing staff while maintaining safety and performance standards.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent