General Manager, Reconditioning - Fairburn

Carvana • Fairburn, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position leads strategic planning, production management, people management, and continuous improvement. It ensures the center has the capacity and capability to meet current and future demands, operating standards are consistently followed, associates and leaders are developed, and performance issues are identified and resolved. The role may involve working different shifts, overtime, and weekends for special programs and events.

The work environment includes indoor and outdoor conditions such as heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid weather. Personal protective equipment is required to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. The role requires frequent standing and sitting, lifting up to 40 pounds frequently, and walking up to three miles each day. Reasonable accommodations are available for employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing, leading multiple work groups.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a clean driving record; no more than two moving violations or DUIs in the last three years.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven track record of leading and developing associates.
• Proven ability to achieve project deliverables and company metrics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and in a fast-paced, changing production environment, including occasional exposure to excessive heat or cold.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Ability to meet physical demands including frequent standing and sitting, frequently lifting up to 40 pounds, and walking up to three miles daily.
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning to ensure the facility can meet future demands and provide strategic vision and guidance to the location.
• Ensure management beliefs and behaviors align with Carvana culture; visit the shop floor frequently, model leadership behaviors, and engage the team in improving quality, production, and cost performance.
• Lead production planning and ensure the Inspection Center has adequate capacity to meet production targets.
• Oversee weekly performance review meetings for each area and report on the Inspection Center’s performance.
• Identify problems affecting facility performance, prioritize them, allocate resources, and ensure issues are resolved.
• Ensure consistent execution of standardized work, operating rules, 5S, visual management tools, and other operating standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and loss prevention guidelines.
• Participate in selection and hiring, and maintain a pipeline of associates for current and future roles and a bench of candidates for leadership positions.
• Ensure progression-path training and certification are consistently executed.
• Model effective teamwork and ensure it is embraced across the organization.
• Provide competency-based feedback and ensure leaders provide appropriate feedback.
• Mentor reconditioning managers.
• Lead the selection of continuous improvement events, allocate supporting resources, and hold the team accountable for results.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts, and train and mentor reconditioning managers in problem-solving.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Student loan payments and vehicle discounts.
• Benefits for pets.
• Wellness program supporting physical and mental health.
• Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across the organization.
• Promotion-from-within culture and opportunities for varied, rapid career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed