Reconditioning Center Operations Manager

carvana; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana in Illinois is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in the Inspection Center, directing 5 leads and up to 70 associates in a lean manufacturing setting.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and ensure production, quality, and safety standards align with company objectives.

This role requires leadership, a track record in automotive or lean environments, and the ability to coach teams to meet metric targets in a high-volume operation.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently; standing for extended periods.

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 the development and execution of strategic plans, goals, and objectives, ensuring alignment with those of the company.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work and team environment that inspires positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana's 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 by providing competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with all 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.
• Participate in and lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People leadership

Team development

Operations management

Project delivery

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Carvana in Illinois is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in the Inspection Center, directing 5 leads and up to 70 associates in a lean manufacturing setting.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, and ensure production, quality, and safety standards align with company objectives.

This role requires leadership, a track record in automotive or lean environments, and the ability to coach teams to meet metric targets in a high-volume operation.