General Manager

Copart•Lexington West, KY

About The Position

Copart, Inc. is a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world. Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. This role partners with HR to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse, high performing team. The General Manager will train and develop staff to meet company guidelines and expectations, ensuring continual, positive communication and feedback with staff, in addition to all annual Continuous Improvement Summaries (CIS -- Reviews) delivered timely. This role manages the team through an innovative, creative, inspirational leadership style, with the ability to hold staff consistently accountable with unbiased fairness to help drive performance. The General Manager will create a highly engaged team environment which drives execution, innovation, productivity, and future leaders, holding themselves to a high level of integrity in all interactions and decision making. This role proactively manages the performance of managers and staff to address all opportunities quickly, and to redirect or take appropriate action if applicable. The General Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the facility, including becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all process areas both in the office and with outside yard jobs and tasks. Responsible for recruiting and maintaining an appropriate number of sub-haulers to manage the logistical requirements of running a Copart facility properly and effectively. Must remain within allowable compliance guidelines for any System Quality Reviews, Field Quality Reviews, and Equipment and Safety Reviews. Must immediately raise any concerns that could negatively impact the facility, the employees, or customers up to the Regional Manager. Set goals and ensures that each employee is leveraging the tools provided to them to achieve continual success. Ensure locations are compliant with laws and regulations to include county, state, EPA, OSHA, and Department of Motor Vehicle regulations. Disseminate pertinent knowledge throughout the location to all employees to ensure transparency and clarity on company goals and initiatives. Responsible for customer relationships (buyers, sellers, and internal customers). Identifying knowledge and skill gaps amongst the team and ensuring there are remedies for said gaps. Acts as a brand ambassador of the company's mission, vision, values, and culture. Ability to communicate to all levels of leadership throughout the organization with tact and professionalism both written and verbal. May be called upon to support local or non-local CAT events throughout the year. Accountable for understanding the assigned profit and Loss Statement, identifying ways to increase revenue and decrease costs. Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or a member of upper Management.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years as a manager, military or other relevant experience preferred
Proven track record of driving and achieving operational excellence and execution of corporate goals
Metric Driven
Proven track record on supporting change initiatives and ensuring the team can easily adapt to, and manage the change effectively and with positivity
Strong communication skills with the ability to adjust your tone/communication style according to your audience
Strong relationship building skills
Strong critical thinking skills using logic and help to identify alternative solutions to operational issues
Strong decision-making skills -- will consider benefits and risks to potential decisions to choose the most appropriate course of action
Strong listening skills -- takes the time to actively listen to issues or concerns to help develop and execute on the solution
Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet new deadlines or productivity goals
Strong problem-solving skills
Able to multi-task and stay positive and motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual a plus
Travel may be required

Responsibilities

Partners with HR to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse, high performing team
Train and develop staff to meet company guidelines and expectations
Ensure there is continual, positive communication and feedback with staff in addition to all annual Continuous Improvement Summaries (CIS -- Reviews) delivered timely
Manages team through an innovative, creative, inspirational leadership style
Ability to hold staff consistently accountable with unbiased fairness to help drive performance
Create a highly engaged team environment which drives execution, innovation, productivity, and future leaders
Holds self to a high level of integrity in all interactions and decision making
Proactively manages performance of managers and staff to address all opportunities quickly, and to redirect or take appropriate action if applicable
Manages the day-to-day operations of the facility including, but not limited to becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all process areas both in the office and with outside yard jobs and tasks
Responsible for recruiting and maintaining appropriate number of sub-haulers to manage the logistical requirements of running a Copart facility properly and effectively
Must remain within allowable compliance guidelines for any System Quality Reviews, Field Quality Reviews, and Equipment and Safety Reviews
Must immediately raise any concerns that could negatively impact the facility, the employees, or customers up to the Regional Manager
Set goals and ensures that each employee is leveraging the tools provided to them to achieve continual success
Ensure your locations are compliant with laws and regulations to include county, state, EPA, OSHA, and Department of Motor Vehicle regulations
Disseminate pertinent knowledge throughout location to all employees to ensure transparency and clarity on company goals and initiatives
Responsible for customer relationships (buyers, sellers, and internal customers)
Identifying knowledge and skill gaps amongst your team and ensure there are remedies for said gaps
Brand ambassador of the company's mission, vision, values, and culture
Ability to communicate to all levels of leadership throughout the organization with tact and professionalism both written and verbal
May be called upon to support local or non-local CAT events throughout the year
Accountable for understanding the assigned profit and Loss Statement. Identifying ways to increase revenue and decrease costs
Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or a member of upper Management