Lead Supervisor - Plainfield - (2nd Shift) - Mon to Thurs

Carvana•Plainfield, IN

13h

About The Position

The Lead Supervisor is a front-line supervisor responsible for directly managing and developing a team of hourly associates in a Carvana Inspection Center to regularly achieve production targets. Supervisor Reconditioning opportunities may span Automotive, Body/Cosmetics, Automotive Parts, Inventory, Detail, and Photo. The role coordinates daily production-line operations and inventory and materials movement through production, while promoting safety, efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have basic computer skills.
Have a valid driver's license with a clean record: no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last three years.
Be able to independently lift up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods, with frequent walking, stooping, reaching, and pushing or pulling.
Be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Be available to work variable schedules, including overtime and weekends as needed.
Pass a complete background check.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or lead experience in a high-volume manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.
Working knowledge of LEAN principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Kanban, with the ability to identify waste and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience overseeing mechanical assembly, inventory handling, and aesthetic or finishing processes.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee daily operations across multi-stage production lines, ensuring safety, efficiency, and daily output targets are met.
Manage the movement of automotive inventory and materials through production phases, from initial technical assembly to 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 effectively, and resolve complex issues with guidance.