Vehicle Reconditioning Center Lead

Carvana; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana seeks a Reconditioning Manager to lead the Inspection Center, directing daily operations and ensuring quality, safety, and cost objectives are met. You will supervise a team of leads and front-line associates, up to 70 people, in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will mentor leads and associates, implement lean practices, and collaborate on strategic plans to improve throughput while upholding Carvana’s high standards and values.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through appropriate coaching, leadership development and training, and performance management.
• 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

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Team development

Project delivery

English proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Carvana seeks a Reconditioning Manager to lead the Inspection Center, directing daily operations and ensuring quality, safety, and cost objectives are met. You will supervise a team of leads and front-line associates, up to 70 people, in a lean manufacturing environment.

You will mentor leads and associates, implement lean practices, and collaborate on strategic plans to improve throughput while upholding Carvana’s high standards and values.