Automotive Production Supervisor

Carvana•Tooele, UT

20h

About The Position

The Automotive Production Supervisor is a front-line supervisor who directly manages and develops hourly associates in a Carvana Inspection Center to achieve production targets. The role oversees vehicle movement and reconditioning work, ensures production and quality goals are met, and supports decisions to repair or reject inventory. The supervisor coaches and develops team members, manages performance, promotes safe work practices, and ensures adherence to Carvana systems, policies, procedures, and quality standards. The position may require overtime, weekend work, and variable schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience using computers.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrated functional expertise in one or more areas of Carvana’s reconditioning process.
Demonstrated understanding of current reconditioning processes and lean principles.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record: no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently, with most lifting from knee to shoulder height and additional lifting from various levels.
Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently stretch, reach, walk, stoop, push, and pull.
Ability to work in conditions that may be cold, hot, noisy, or wet and may include vehicle-maintenance fumes or odors.
Ability to use required safety equipment, which may include a face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, a mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
Ability to maintain high-volume, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally and courteously with others, both orally and in writing.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Ability to resolve complex issues with guidance from others.
Ability to work overtime, on weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.

Responsibilities

Safely manage the movement of vehicles into and out of the Inspection Center for repairs while meeting production and quality goals.
Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the assigned team and identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Coach, develop, and manage the performance of team members; provide feedback and demonstrate desired skills.
Foster positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana’s values.
Communicate expectations, performance measures, and goals clearly to team members.
Prevent and resolve conflicts among team members.
Monitor adherence to systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
Review and approve identified mechanical and physical defects of incoming inventory.
Lead production associates and partner with the Inspection Center General Manager to repair or reject vehicles based on estimated repair costs and overall vehicle quality.
Train production associates to use Quality Control standards and complete repairs correctly and efficiently the first time.
Complete repairs effectively and efficiently to minimize rework and production delays.
Work to reduce the risk of injuries caused by spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.
Manage multiple associates, including their development and performance management.