Carvana
Regional Associate Director of Operations
Texas. Posted 4 months ago
The role
The Associate Director is responsible for the operational performance of multiple Inspection Centers. This person will work with General Managers to resolve challenges, oversee staffing, and ensure production targets are met.
What you will do
- Demonstrate effective leadership and build high performing teams
- Oversee plans to ensure Inspection Center capability to meet future demands
- Visit the shop floor to maintain awareness of Inspection Center realities
- Identify, prioritize, and solve problems impacting the Inspection Center
- Oversee production planning and align purchasing and transportation
- Manage Inspection Center capacity to meet production targets
- Ensure leadership executes operating standards like 5S and visual management
- Monitor compliance with health, safety, and loss prevention guidelines
- Collaborate to build associate pipelines and manage churn
- Mentor and develop Inspection Center General Managers
Required qualifications
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years)
- Minimum of 10 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment leading over 100 associates
- Current GM at a Carvana Inspection Center or has successfully led multiple manufacturing or reconditioning work centers
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and experience applying those principles in a complex operating environment
- Proven track record of leading and developing associates and managers
- Proven ability to manage project deliverables and metrics against aggressive targets and timeline
- Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner
- Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results
- Strong analysis and decision making ability
- Proficient computer skills
About the company
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.