Automotive Inspection Supervisor

Carvana • Plainfield, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a leader in our Inspection department, you will have the opportunity to work at one of our Inspection Centers, directly managing and developing a team of hourly associates while leading the team to provide necessary automotive parts to our teams in a timely and cost-efficient manner. This role will work closely with associates, and production leaders across the Inspection Center to successfully find and order needed automotive parts and manage our inventory. The ideal candidate will be goal-oriented, approachable, energetic, and self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization at the Inspection Center.

Requirements

• The qualifying candidate must love helping people and possess the drive to achieve superior customer satisfaction.
• They must be goal-oriented, enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, with the ability to interact and communicate with all levels of the organization
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Experience supervising/managing a team
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Attention to detail is required as well as the ability to interact with managers and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner
• Some computer/clerical skills required
• An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• A clean driving record with no more than two moving violations or DUI’s in the last three years
• This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
• Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet
• 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
• Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/Technical degree preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe movement of cars into and out of the Inspection Center while meeting or exceeding set production and quality goals
• Review and approve identified mechanical and physical defects of incoming inventory
• Lead a team of production associates and partner with the Inspection Center General Manager to repair or reject inventory based on estimated cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle
• Train the team on Standardized Work and 5s methodology, ensuring that effective practices are consistently being implemented on the line
• Implement and train the team to best practices on identifying and completing repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, to minimize rework and delays in production
• Utilize our standard reporting tool IMS to identify and problem solve for misses, issues, and inefficiencies within your line
• Conscientiously work in ways that decrease possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions
• Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Conduct business within Carvana policies and procedures
• Effectively manage the time and attendance of all team members with integrity
• Act ethically and in the best interest of the customer and the business at all times
• Portray a positive image of Carvana and set the tone for the team by actively participating in the creation of a positive, professional work environment
• Drive the development of team members through consistent evaluation of team performance and giving thoughtful individualized feedback to each team member on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full-Time Position with a competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy, both physically and mentally
• Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED