Senior Operations Manager (Relocation Required)

Carvana • Trenton, OH

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About The Position

The role oversees multiple reconditioning lines and is responsible to ensure necessary production metrics are consistently met.

Requirements

• Must be open to relocation, ideally nationwide but at minimum regionally (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West Coast).
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading a team of over 50 associates and a track record of developing employees.
• Proven ability to solve urgent operational challenges through root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 8+ years of management experience either in an automotive or lean manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years).
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple reconditioning lines within the Inspection & Reconditioning Center (IC), planning production for a full working shift.
• Fully manage facilities to meet or exceed targets in production, cost, and quality when the General Manager is not onsite.
• Quickly identify bottlenecks that affect site throughput and efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis, develop action plans, and execute with the site leadership team and associates.
• Conduct weekly site performance reviews with Senior Reconditioning leadership, reporting on performance versus targets, challenges, and countermeasures.
• Guide daily site manager huddles to establish the day's tone and priorities.
• Aid in the execution of Continuous Improvement projects at home site and, if applicable, throughout the region/network, while implementing and training process changes.
• Foster growth and development in our Reconditioning Lead and Manager populations by supporting Development Plans and providing regular competency-based feedback.
• Embody Carvana values through effective leadership, teamwork, and communication on the shop floor.
• Uphold Carvana operating standards and processes.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and loss prevention guidelines.

Benefits

• Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers