General Manager - Sacramento

Carvana • Sacramento, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspection Center General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the center. Providing leadership for up to 500 associates working multiple shifts in a lean manufacturing environment. Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and high associate engagement while ensuring the facility meets quality, production, and cost objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment leading multiple work groups.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven track record of leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).
• Excellent communications skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results.
• Strong analysis and decision making ability.
• Proficient computer skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic planning to ensure the facility will have the capability to meet future demands.
• Provides strategic vision and guidance to the location.
• Ensures management beliefs and behaviors are in line with the Carvana culture.
• Frequent visits to the shop floor to ensure connection with the realities of the business and model leadership behaviors throughout the organization.
• Positively challenge and engage the team to continuously improve quality production and cost performance.
• Live the Carvana values.
• Lead production planning for the Inspection Center.
• Ensure the Inspection Center has adequate capacity to meet production targets.
• Oversee weekly performance review meetings for each area and report out on the Inspection Centers performance.
• Identify problems impacting the Inspection Center’s performance. Prioritize problems, allocate resources, and ensure the resolution of issues.
• Ensure operating standards such as standardized work, operating rules, 5S, and visual management tools are consistently executed.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Participate in the selection and hiring process, ensure a pipeline of associates to fill current and future positions.
• Maintain a bench of candidates for each leadership position.
• Ensure progression path training and certification process is consistently executed.
• Model effective teamwork and ensure it’s embraced at all levels of the organization.
• Provide competency-based feedback and ensure leaders throughout the organization are also providing appropriate feedback.
• Mentor reconditioning managers.
• Lead the selection of continuous improve events, allocate resources to support events, and hold the team accountable for results.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and mentor reconditioning managers on problem-solving.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed