Senior Operations Manager - Plainfield

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

• 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 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 that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
• Must be able to walk up to three miles each day.

About the company

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.