Vehicle Processing Operations Leader

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) company-matching

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

On-the-job training

Exclusive discounts on attractions,汽车,

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Oxnard, CA seeks an Operations Manager to lead production operations at our Vehicle Processing Center, driving safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

You will lead across vehicle processing functions, manage schedules and resources, develop teams, and foster accountability and continuous improvement. The role is on-site in Oxnard with competitive benefits and salary range $104,000–$110,000, plus potential annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in vehicle processing, automotive, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
• Experience leading production operations and customer-focused service delivery, including performance management and productivity improvements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies to support Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) goals, customer requirements, and business objectives while driving productivity, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, continuous improvement initiatives, and cost-reduction efforts to enhance quality, customer satisfaction, and overall operational excellence.
• Oversee all vehicle processing functions, including pre-delivery inspections, accessory installation, stock maintenance, undercoating, campaigns, quality control, mechanical repair, and body shop operations.
• Manage production schedules, resource allocation, and daily workflow while building strong customer and stakeholder relationships to ensure service, quality, and delivery expectations are met.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance by ensuring adherence to company policies, environmental regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence through standardized processes, continuous improvement and protection of confidential company, customer, and employee information.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and employees to drive operational excellence and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Production operations

Customer service

Scheduling

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in Oxnard, CA seeks an Operations Manager to lead production operations at our Vehicle Processing Center, driving safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

You will lead across vehicle processing functions, manage schedules and resources, develop teams, and foster accountability and continuous improvement. The role is on-site in Oxnard with competitive benefits and salary range $104,000–$110,000, plus potential annual bonus.