Used Car Recon Manager

L0355 Southwest Infiniti; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Lithia Learning Center

Job summary

Southwest Infiniti is seeking an experienced Automotive Recon Manager to lead vehicle reconditioning operations at our Houston-area dealership. You will organize daily recon schedules, oversee the inventory recon process, and coordinate with multiple departments to optimize turnaround times.

The role requires at least one year of supervisory experience, strong communication, and a collaborative approach. We offer competitive pay based on experience, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and high integrity.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily recon department schedule.
• Oversee vehicle inventory recon process.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to optimize recon timelines.
• Assign repair orders and manage workflow to maximize productivity.
• Create and manage repair orders for recon, rust-proofing, and customer work.
• Maintain inventory and supplies for recon and rust-proofing.
• Prepare and process repair orders with daily filing and documentation.
• Build positive working relationships with dealership managers and staff.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Integrity

Job description

Dealership and Schedule

Dealership: L0355 Southwest Infiniti Southwest INFINITI Now Hiring – Recon Manager Pay: Based on experience Schedule: Monday - Hours can vary but Mon -Friday 8am - 5pm, and some Saturdays; closed Sundays

Why Join Our Team?

Southwest Infiniti is proud to be part of the Lithia & Driveway family. We promote a culture that puts people first, our employees empower to grow a meaningful impact every day. Our commitment to serving customers, supporting our communities, and promoting relationships is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Automotive Recon Manager to lead our vehicle reconditioning operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who enjoys collaborating across departments, and is passionate about delivering high-quality vehicles and exceptional customer experiences. If you're ready to join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Organize the daily work schedule for the reconditioning (recon) department.
• Oversee and maintain the vehicle inventory reconditioning process.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to provide a efficient recon process.
• Assign repair orders to technicians and manage workflow to maximize productivity.
• Create, estimate, and manage repair orders throughout the reconditioning process.
• Maintain inventory and supplies for the recon and rust-proofing departments.
• Prepare and process repair orders for recon, rust-proofing, and customer work, ensuring daily filing and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed purchase order records.
• Build positive working relationships with dealership managers and staff.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisory personnel.

What You'll Bring

• One year supervisory experience
• Communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent origination skills
• A team player who values collaboration and building relationships.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs
• Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies – Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We’ve built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential. High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!