Production Manager, 80% Travel Required

The role

The Operations Manager serves as an operations leader within the Reconditioning Special Operations team. This person supports ADESA Megasite Integrations and manages site integration strategy, RSO Team initiatives, and reconditioning lines.

What you will do

• Ensure successful execution of site integration strategy by managing RSO Teams and associates through setup and training.
• Ensure local site teams have necessary tools and training to launch production and implement processes.
• Project manage all key aspects of RSO Team initiatives while on site.
• Act as a main point-of-contact and resource for all RSO Team members on assignment.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Oversee multiple reconditioning lines when not traveling.
• Identify bottlenecks affecting site throughput and efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis, action plans and site execution.
• Conduct site performance reviews with Senior Reconditioning leadership.
• Fully manage a facility in achievement of targets in production, cost and quality.

Required qualifications

• Ability to travel 80% of the time.
• Demonstrated strength in Communication, Teamwork, and Reasoning.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• 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 open to relocation, ideally nationwide but at minimum regionally (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West Coast).
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Before you apply

• 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.