Reconditioning Center Operations Manager (Lean Leadership)

Carvana; Hazelwood, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center operations, directing a team of leads and front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. You will drive quality, efficiency, and cost objectives while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

You will mentor staff, plan production capacity, and ensure safety standards are followed. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment onsite in

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to deliver projects and meet 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.
• Participate in development and execution of strategic plans and goals.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, and performance metrics.
• Create a work environment that promotes communication and team cohesion.
• Maintain supervisory staff through recruiting, onboarding and training.
• Ensure progression path training and certification processes are executed.
• Train and mentor leads and associates with feedback.
• Manage production capacity and assist with planning.
• Ensure health, safety and loss prevention compliance.
• Provide vision and guidance to achieve metrics.
• Engage the team regarding quality, production and cost objectives.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Management

Lean manufacturing

Team development

Project delivery

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise the Inspection Center operations, directing a team of leads and front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. You will drive quality, efficiency, and cost objectives while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

You will mentor staff, plan production capacity, and ensure safety standards are followed. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment onsite in