Technician Production Manager

CarMax Business Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity eligibility

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Technician Production Manager in Training in Austin, TX. The program prepares you to manage production operations in our Service Operations department, focusing on reconditioning of vehicles and team performance.

Responsibilities include staffing, workflow management, meeting production targets, monitoring hours, and using CarMax systems. EH&S oversight and employee development are part of the role. The position offers growth within CarMax’s culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and maintain accurate data records for production processes.
• Completion of CarMax-provided training across all production areas.
• Strong multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• May require walking or standing for an extended period of time.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with associates and customers across departments.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for operational tasks.
• 1 year of experience as a Manager or Automotive Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper staffing across technician positions to maintain smooth operations.
• Manage vehicle flow through the reconditioning process.
• Achieve production targets for mechanical work zones while maintaining CarMax quality standards.
• Monitor technician billed hours per unit to meet company benchmarks.
• Oversee mechanical inspection approvals and prioritize vehicles using CarMax internal systems.
• Drive associate engagement through Associate Care and Communication (AC&C) tools such as round tables and one-on-ones, and lead performance management feedback sessions and development plans
• Responsible for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) program for your department and/or location, including but not limited to self-inspections, hazardous waste disposal, workplace safety, and PPE.

Skills

Data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Communication

Basic computer skills

Tools

CarMax internal systems

Job description

7154 - Austin - 13300 North I-35 Service Road South, Austin, Texas, 78753

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Position Overview

As a Technician Production Manager in Training, you’ll embark on a structured development program designed to prepare you for success as a Technician Production Manager. This role equips you with the tools, knowledge, and leadership skills needed to manage production operations effectively. You’ll play a critical part in ensuring efficient vehicle reconditioning and team performance within our Service Operations department—a team committed to operational excellence and delivering best-in-class customer experiences.

Why CarMax?

At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure proper staffing across technician positions to maintain smooth operations.
• Manage vehicle flow through the reconditioning process.
• Achieve production targets for mechanical work zones while maintaining CarMax quality standards.
• Monitor technician billed hours per unit to meet company benchmarks.
• Oversee mechanical inspection approvals and prioritize vehicles using CarMax internal systems.
• Drive associate engagement through Associate Care and Communication (AC&C) tools such as round tables and one-on-ones, and lead performance management feedback sessions and development plans
• Responsible for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) program for your department and/or location, including but not limited to self-inspections, hazardous waste disposal, workplace safety, and PPE.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and maintain accurate data records for production processes.
• Completion of CarMax-provided training across all production areas.
• Strong multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• May require walking or standing for an extended period of time.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with associates and customers across departments.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for operational tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Manager or Automotive Technician preferred.

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.

As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The annual salary for this position is:

$54,500.00 - $95,500.00

May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application