Reconditioning Center Manager - Lean Operations Lead

Carvana; Plainfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center operations in the United States, supervising a team of 5+ leads and up to 70 front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, staff development, and meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities include mentoring, strategic planning alignment, enforcing standards, and ensuring safety and training compliance to sustain high performance in a busy

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 and training.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with company goals.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies, 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 executed.
• Train and mentor leads and associates with competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels and assist with planning.
• Ensure health, safety and loss prevention guidelines compliance.
• Provide vision to the reconditioning team in meeting performance metrics.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Management

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Performance management

Problem solving

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center operations in the United States, supervising a team of 5+ leads and up to 70 front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, staff development, and meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities include mentoring, strategic planning alignment, enforcing standards, and ensuring safety and training compliance to sustain high performance in a busy