Reconditioning Center Operations Manager

Carvana; Manville, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana in New Jersey seeks a Reconditioning Manager to lead a high‑volume Inspection Center team, directing daily operations, coaching leads, and driving Lean initiatives to meet quality, safety, and cost goals. The role demands strong communication, a track record of team development, and the ability to coordinate production planning in a fast-paced environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Carvana emphasizes continuous improvement, engagement, and adherence to its values while

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to achieve 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, leadership development and training.
• Participate in strategic planning and goal setting aligned with the company.
• Ensure adherence to standards, systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that fosters positive communication, team cohesion, and Carvana values.
• Maintain supervisory staff through recruiting, orientation, 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 production planning.
• Ensure health and safety and loss prevention guidelines are followed.
• Provide vision to the reconditioning team to meet performance metrics.
• Reinforce and engage the team regarding quality, production and cost objectives.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Management leadership

Lean manufacturing

People development

Project delivery

Communication

Job description

Carvana in New Jersey seeks a Reconditioning Manager to lead a high‑volume Inspection Center team, directing daily operations, coaching leads, and driving Lean initiatives to meet quality, safety, and cost goals. The role demands strong communication, a track record of team development, and the ability to coordinate production planning in a fast-paced environment.

Visa sponsorship is not available. Carvana emphasizes continuous improvement, engagement, and adherence to its values while