Reconditioning Center Ops Manager — Lean, High-Impact Leadership

Carvana; Plainfield (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise daily operations in the Inspection Center. You will oversee a lean manufacturing environment, directing 5 leads and up to 70 front line associates, and drive continuous improvement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

The role requires strategic planning, mentoring, and ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and safety guidelines. Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching and training.
• Participate in developing and executing strategic plans aligned with company goals.
• Ensure adherence to operating standards, policies and performance standards.
• Create a work environment that promotes positive communication and teamwork.
• Maintain supervisory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Impact training and certification processes for progression paths.
• Provide competency-based feedback to leads and associates.
• Ensure adequate production capacity and assist with production planning.
• Ensure health and safety and loss prevention guidelines are followed.
• Provide vision to meet performance metrics.
• Reinforce quality, production and cost objectives with the team.
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Project delivery

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to supervise daily operations in the Inspection Center. You will oversee a lean manufacturing environment, directing 5 leads and up to 70 front line associates, and drive continuous improvement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

The role requires strategic planning, mentoring, and ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and safety guidelines. Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills are essential.