Senior Reconditioning Operations Manager

Carvana; Trenton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Lead to oversee multiple reconditioning lines at the Inspection & Reconditioning Center in Ohio. You will plan production for a full shift and manage facilities to meet targets in production, cost and quality when leadership is not onsite.

The role requires leading 50+ associates, conducting root cause analysis, guiding daily huddles, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of 50+ associates and develop employees.
• Solve urgent operational challenges via root cause analysis.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills.
• 8+ years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean 3-year record.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple reconditioning lines and plan production for a full shift.
• Fully manage facilities to meet targets in production, cost, and quality when GM not onsite.
• Identify bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, develop action plans and execute with leadership and associates.
• Conduct weekly site performance reviews with Senior Reconditioning leadership, reporting on targets and countermeasures.
• Guide daily site manager huddles to establish the day’s tone and priorities.
• Assist Continuous Improvement projects at home site and region, implementing process changes.
• Foster growth in Reconditioning Lead/Manager populations and provide competency-based feedback.
• Uphold Carvana values, operating standards and safety guidelines.

Skills

People leadership

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Lead to oversee multiple reconditioning lines at the Inspection & Reconditioning Center in Ohio. You will plan production for a full shift and manage facilities to meet targets in production, cost and quality when leadership is not onsite.

The role requires leading 50+ associates, conducting root cause analysis, guiding daily huddles, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.