Reconditioning Operations Manager – Lean Leader

Carvana; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee a Carvana Inspection Center. The role directs 5+ leads and up to 70 frontline associates in a lean environment, driving quality, production, and cost objectives while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

This supervisory position emphasizes mentorship, strategic planning, and adherence to standards, with a focus on safety and teamwork to meet company metrics.

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 meet company metrics.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record in the last three years.
• Ability to maintain high volume and high quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching, leadership development, training, and performance management.
• Participate in 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.
• Recruit, select, orient, and train supervisory staff.
• Initiate and execute progression path training and certification processes.
• Provide competency-based feedback to leads and associates.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with 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

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee a Carvana Inspection Center. The role directs 5+ leads and up to 70 frontline associates in a lean environment, driving quality, production, and cost objectives while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

This supervisory position emphasizes mentorship, strategic planning, and adherence to standards, with a focus on safety and teamwork to meet company metrics.