Senior Operations Manager (Relocation Required)

The role

The role oversees multiple reconditioning lines and ensures production metrics are met. You will manage facilities, identify bottlenecks, and lead site performance reviews.

What you will do

• 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.
• 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.
• Guide daily site manager huddles to establish the day's tone and priorities.
• Aid in the execution of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Foster growth and development in Reconditioning Lead and Manager populations.
• Embody Carvana values through effective leadership, teamwork, and communication on the shop floor.
• Uphold Carvana operating standards and processes and ensure compliance with health, safety and loss prevention guidelines.

Required qualifications

• 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
• 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 unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes
• Requires use of safety equipment such as face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

Before you apply

• Must be open to relocation
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

About the company

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.