Manager in Training, Field Safe & Secure (South)

Carvana

14h•$70,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Carvana is hiring a Manager in Training, Field Safe & Secure, a structured, hands-on developmental position designed to prepare candidates to become Managers, Field Safe and Secure at a facility in their assigned region. The trainee works alongside an experienced manager, learning the role and gradually taking on more responsibility as they demonstrate readiness. This is not a stand-alone facility leadership role at the outset. Regional relocation is required when the candidate is ready for placement, and placement will be based on business needs at a facility within the assigned region. The South region includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, Frederick, Maryland, and Dulles and Richmond, Virginia, as well as West Memphis, Arkansas. The role develops knowledge across associate safety, physical site security, inventory control, crisis management, and business continuity. It also involves learning security technology and access processes, supporting safety and training programs, helping investigate theft and fraud, monitoring performance indicators, and building relationships with facility teams and local agencies. Domestic travel of 40% is required. This is a full-time salaried position with a stated annual pay range of $70,000–$78,000. Carvana describes a growth-oriented program and opportunities for career development and advancement from within.

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 fast-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.
Ability 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 preferred.
Distribution, warehousing, or fulfillment experience preferred but not required.
Direct team supervision experience is a plus but not required for this developmental position.
Exposure to or interest in investigating and resolving theft and fraud issues.
Interest in developing crisis-management leadership skills.
Exposure to OSHA program implementation in a distribution, warehousing, or fulfillment environment preferred.
OSHA 10 Hour Training Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Shadow and assist an experienced Field Safe and Secure Manager with day-to-day team leadership, developing toward independently recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and scheduling Safe and Secure Associates.
Rotate through and learn the core functions 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 Associate team, and observe and assist with stolen vehicle reporting.
Learn the Safe and Secure technology infrastructure, including access control, card badging, and camera systems.
Learn the facility card-access process and partner with the Safe and Secure Function Lead on 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 and develop toward independently leading it.
Support implementation of EHS protocols in partnership with the Enterprise Safe and Secure Team and the relevant Carvana business unit.
Identify and help resolve issues affecting the Safe and Secure Program, assuming more independence as competency is demonstrated.
Learn to track and report key performance indicators and exception-based information used to mitigate risk and identify trends.
Observe and assist with internal and external theft and fraud inquiries, partnering with HR Operations, the Associate Director, and relevant operating departments.
Represent Carvana in the local community, including with police, fire, prosecuting offices, and emergency management agencies.
Build productive working relationships with applicable company departments.
Use prudent discretion when handling confidential and sensitive personnel information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Relocate regionally when ready for placement as a Manager, Field Safe and Secure, and complete required domestic travel.