Senior Reconditioning Operations Manager

Carvana; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations in an Inspection Center, directing five leads and up to 70 front line associates in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure quality, production, and cost objectives, and mentor staff while demonstrating Carvana’s values. This role is not visa eligible and requires leadership, safety compliance, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to meet project deliverables and company metrics.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Able to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

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 the 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.
• Maintain supervisory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Ensure progression path training and certification processes are consistently executed.
• Train and mentor leads and associates by providing competency-based feedback.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
• Ensure compliance with all 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

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Project delivery

English proficiency

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations in an Inspection Center, directing five leads and up to 70 front line associates in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure quality, production, and cost objectives, and mentor staff while demonstrating Carvana’s values. This role is not visa eligible and requires leadership, safety compliance, and strong communication.