Vehicle Reconditioning Operations Leader

Carvana; Fairburn (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana in Georgia is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations in the Inspection Center, directing a team of leads and front-line associates in a lean environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure quality, production, and cost objectives, and mentor staff through coaching and training. The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and capability to scale operations to meet demand.

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 work overtime and on weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through coaching and training.
• 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 and team cohesion.
• 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.

Skills

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

People leadership

Project delivery

English proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

General computer skills

Job description

Carvana in Georgia is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee daily operations in the Inspection Center, directing a team of leads and front-line associates in a lean environment.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure quality, production, and cost objectives, and mentor staff through coaching and training. The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and capability to scale operations to meet demand.