Manager in Training, Field Safe & Secure (West)
About The Position
Carvana is hiring a Manager in Training, Field Safe & Secure, a structured, hands-on developmental position intended to prepare candidates to become Managers, Field Safe and Secure at a facility within their assigned region. The trainee works alongside an experienced manager, learning the role and taking on increasing responsibility as readiness is demonstrated. Placement depends on business needs and may be at any facility in the assigned region. Regional relocation is required when ready for placement, and the role requires 40% domestic travel. The trainee develops knowledge across associate safety, site physical security, inventory control, crisis management, and business continuity, partnering with facility leadership and relevant company teams. The position progresses toward independently leading a Safe and Secure team and its recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, scheduling, training, investigations, and program operations. The role tracks and reports performance indicators and exceptions, supports risk mitigation and compliance, and represents Carvana with local community partners. Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Hiring is contingent on passing a background check; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to relocate at least regionally for eventual placement as a Manager, Field Safe and Secure; this is a firm program requirement.
- At least 2 years of Safe and Secure, security, or related operations leadership or supervisory experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and data-driven skills.
- Experience implementing risk-mitigation programs to improve company profitability in collaboration with partners in a complex business environment.
- Experience working and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders in a changing, rapid-growth environment with tight deadlines; ability to take initiative while remaining flexible and collaborative.
- Ability to help create, develop, and implement process improvements.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Must promote the company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
- Knowledge of how to use Microsoft systems.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Must pass a complete background check; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Distribution, warehousing, or fulfillment experience.
- Direct team supervision experience.
- Exposure to or interest in investigating and resolving theft and fraud issues.
- Interest in developing crisis-management leadership skills.
- Exposure to OSHA program implementation within a distribution, warehousing, or fulfillment environment.
- OSHA 10-Hour Training Certification.
Responsibilities
- Shadow and assist an experienced Field Safe and Secure Manager in day-to-day team leadership, building toward independently leading recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and scheduling.
- Rotate through and develop working knowledge of associate safety, site physical security, inventory control, crisis management, and business continuity, partnering with facility leadership under guidance.
- Learn vehicle-exception research and tracking with the Inventory Control Analyst and associates, and observe and assist with stolen vehicle reporting.
- Learn the facility’s Safe and Secure technology infrastructure, including access control, card badging, and camera systems.
- Learn the facility card-access process in partnership with the Safe and Secure Function Lead responsible for badge issuance and building access.
- Participate in daily production walks, document issues, and practice developing remedies with a mentor or manager.
- Support new-hire Safe and Secure training under supervision, building toward independently leading it.
- Support implementation of EHS protocols with the Enterprise Safe and Secure Team and the applicable Carvana business unit, building toward independently leading the partnership.
- Identify and resolve issues affecting the Safe and Secure Program, taking on increasing independence as competency is demonstrated.
- Track and report key performance indicators and exception-based reporting to mitigate risk and identify trends.
- Observe and assist with internal and external theft and fraud inquiries alongside HR Operations, the Associate Director, and applicable operating departments, building toward independently ensuring inquiries are properly conducted.
- Represent Carvana in the local community, including with police, fire, prosecuting offices, and emergency management agencies.
- Foster productive working relationships with applicable company departments.
- Use prudent discretion when handling confidential and sensitive personnel information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel domestically 40% and relocate regionally at a minimum when ready for placement as a Manager, Field Safe and Secure.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical coverage for the employee, plus family discounts.
- Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Pet benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Student loan payments and vehicle discounts.
- Wellness program supporting physical and mental health.
- Opportunities to expand skills and share knowledge across the organization.
- Promotion-from-within culture and opportunities for career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
