Vehicle Reconditioning Operations Leader

Carvana; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center operations, leading 5+ leads and up to 70 front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. You will drive continuous improvement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

This supervisory role requires 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean environments, strong team leadership, and a proven ability to deliver on metrics.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results.
• Strong analysis and decision making ability.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends.
• Ability to walk up to three miles each day.
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
• Requires use of safety equipment and PPO that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.

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

Management experience

Lean manufacturing

Leadership development

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

Carvana is seeking a Reconditioning Manager to oversee the Inspection Center operations, leading 5+ leads and up to 70 front-line associates in a lean manufacturing setting. You will drive continuous improvement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.

This supervisory role requires 5 years of management experience in automotive or lean environments, strong team leadership, and a proven ability to deliver on metrics.