Used Car Reconditioning Manager

Hyundai Motor America; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Vehicle opportunities

Career growth

Professional environment

Team culture

Training & development

Job summary

Edmond Hyundai & Genesis of Edmond is seeking a Used Car Reconditioning Manager to own the reconditioning process from acquisition to frontline-ready. This hands-on leadership role focuses on speed, quality, and cost control across the entire workflow.

You will collaborate with Used Car Management, Service, Parts, Detail, Sales, and outside vendors to move vehicles quickly while maintaining high quality standards. Experience in dealership operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Dealership automotive experience required.
• Previous used car, reconditioning, service, or fixed operations experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive repair and reconditioning.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete reconditioning process for all used vehicles.
• Coordinate mechanical repairs, inspections, detailing, tires, glass, body work, accessories, and other reconditioning needs.
• Inspect incoming used vehicles and help determine necessary reconditioning.
• Prioritize vehicles based on inventory age, sales demand, marketability, and dealership needs.
• Track every vehicle through the reconditioning process and maintain accurate status updates.
• Work directly with technicians, detailers, vendors, Parts, Service, and Used Car Management.
• Monitor daily progress and identify vehicles that are delayed or stalled.
• Control reconditioning expenses and ensure work stays within approved budgets.
• Review repair estimates and vendor recommendations.
• Negotiate and manage outside vendor relationships.
• Verify completed work meets dealership quality standards.
• Conduct or coordinate final quality-control inspections.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, properly repaired, and frontline-ready.
• Monitor parts availability and help resolve parts-related delays.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and appropriate charges.
• Track reconditioning costs and turnaround times.
• Monitor aged vehicles and establish priorities to reduce days-to-market.
• Provide management with regular updates on vehicle status, delays, and expenses.
• Develop and maintain efficient reconditioning procedures.
• Hold departments and vendors accountable for agreed-upon timelines and quality.
• Assist with improving the dealership's overall used vehicle process and profitability.

Skills

Dealership experience

Leadership

Repair knowledge

Time management

Job description

Used Car Reconditioning Manager

Edmond Hyundai & Genesis of Edmond – Edmond, OK

Job Summary

Edmond Hyundai & Genesis of Edmond is looking for a Used Car Reconditioning Manager to take ownership of our used vehicle reconditioning process from acquisition to frontline-ready. This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for speed, quality, and cost control throughout the reconditioning process. The ideal candidate understands dealership operations, has strong automotive knowledge, and knows how to keep vehicles moving while maintaining high quality standards. You will work closely with Used Car Management, Service, Parts, Detail, Sales, and outside vendors to ensure our used inventory is completed and ready for sale as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete reconditioning process for all used vehicles.
• Coordinate mechanical repairs, inspections, detailing, tires, glass, body work, accessories, and other reconditioning needs.
• Inspect incoming used vehicles and help determine necessary reconditioning.
• Prioritize vehicles based on inventory age, sales demand, marketability, and dealership needs.
• Track every vehicle through the reconditioning process and maintain accurate status updates.
• Work directly with technicians, detailers, vendors, Parts, Service, and Used Car Management.
• Monitor daily progress and identify vehicles that are delayed or stalled.
• Control reconditioning expenses and ensure work stays within approved budgets.
• Review repair estimates and vendor recommendations.
• Negotiate and manage outside vendor relationships.
• Verify completed work meets dealership quality standards.
• Conduct or coordinate final quality-control inspections.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, properly repaired, and frontline-ready.
• Monitor parts availability and help resolve parts-related delays.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and appropriate charges.
• Track reconditioning costs and turnaround times.
• Monitor aged vehicles and establish priorities to reduce days-to-market.
• Provide management with regular updates on vehicle status, delays, and expenses.
• Develop and maintain efficient reconditioning procedures.
• Hold departments and vendors accountable for agreed‑upon timelines and quality.
• Assist with improving the dealership's overall used vehicle process and profitability.

Qualifications

• Dealership automotive experience required.
• Previous used car, reconditioning, service, or fixed operations experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive repair and reconditioning.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work effectively with technicians, vendors, managers, and dealership personnel.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn dealership software.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

What We're Looking For

The right candidate is a leader who takes ownership.

You understand that every day a used vehicle sits in reconditioning affects dealership profitability. You know how to prioritize repairs, communicate expectations, solve problems, manage vendors, and keep vehicles moving.

We're looking for someone who can balance: Speed + Quality + Cost Control = Profitability.

You should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced dealership environment and willing to get involved when a vehicle or process needs attention.

Key Performance Expectations

• Reducing vehicle time in reconditioning
• Maintaining quality standards
• Controlling average reconditioning cost per vehicle
• Reducing aged inventory
• Improving vendor turnaround and accountability
• Maintaining accurate vehicle status updates
• Getting vehicles frontline‑ready quickly and efficiently

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Full‑time position
• Employee vehicle/service opportunities
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional dealership environment
• Team‑oriented culture
• Training and development opportunities

Schedule

Full‑time | Monday–Friday, with Saturdays as needed

Location

Edmond Hyundai & Genesis of Edmond

Edmond, Oklahoma