Reconditioning Center Manager | Lean Production Leader

Carvana; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana in Virginia is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise an Inspection Center team, overseeing daily operations and driving lean improvements. This role will lead a group of leads and front-line staff to meet quality, production, and cost objectives in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor and develop associates, manage production planning, and ensure adherence to standards and Carvana’s values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to meet project deliverables and metrics.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning.
• Participate in development and execution of strategic plans aligned with company goals.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, and performance benchmarks.
• Foster a productive, communicative team environment and Carvana values.
• Recruit, orient, and train supervisory staff.
• Ensure training and certification processes are followed.
• Support production capacity planning and scheduling.
• Ensure health, safety and loss prevention guidelines are followed.
• Provide guidance to the team to meet performance metrics.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Management

Lean manufacturing

People development

English fluency

Problem solving

Job description

Carvana in Virginia is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise an Inspection Center team, overseeing daily operations and driving lean improvements. This role will lead a group of leads and front-line staff to meet quality, production, and cost objectives in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor and develop associates, manage production planning, and ensure adherence to standards and Carvana’s values.