Automotive Tech Line Leader - Plainfield - (2nd Shift) - Mon to Thurs

Carvana•Plainfield, IN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Tech Line Leader is a front-line supervisor role at a Carvana Inspection Center, responsible for directly managing and developing hourly associates to achieve production targets. The role oversees daily operations across multi-stage production lines, coordinates inventory and materials through the production cycle, and leads technicians and other specialists across workstations. It ensures safety, efficiency, quality standards, and timely output while identifying bottlenecks and supporting process improvements. This is a hands-on, physically active role in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The work environment may be loud or wet and may involve extreme temperatures, vehicle fumes, and odors. The employee must wear personal protective equipment, including non-slip shoes, gloves, and safety eyewear, and be available for variable schedules, including overtime and weekends as needed.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Valid driver’s license with a clean record: no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
Able to independently lift up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods, with frequent walking, stooping, reaching, and pushing or pulling.
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume operation and wear required personal protective equipment.
Available to work variable schedules, including overtime and weekends as needed.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Proven supervisory or lead experience in an automotive repair, manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing.
Experience overseeing diverse operational processes, including mechanical automotive repair or engine reconditioning assembly.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee daily operations across multi-stage production lines to meet safety, efficiency, and daily output targets.
Manage the movement of automotive inventory and materials through production phases, from initial technical assembly to final finishing and quality inspection.
Lead, train, and mentor technicians, operators, and specialists across multiple workstations, fostering high performance and accountability.
Enforce quality assurance standards so products meet aesthetic, structural, and functional specifications before documentation and release.
Monitor production pipelines, identify bottlenecks, optimize material staging, and streamline transitions between operational zones.
Participate in and champion process improvements, workflow standardization, and root-cause problem solving on the production floor.
Multitask, delegate workloads, resolve complex issues with guidance, and communicate professionally in writing and verbally.