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Carvana · 6 hours ago

Senior Operations Manager

Bessemer, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Carvana is a company focused on automotive reconditioning and production. They are seeking a Senior Operations Manager to oversee multiple reconditioning lines, ensuring production metrics are met and managing facilities to exceed targets in production, cost, and quality.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesE-Commerce

No H1B

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

Qualification

Root cause analysisContinuous ImprovementTeam leadershipManagement experienceCommunication skillsEnglish proficiency

Required

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 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 or odors due to vehicle maintenance

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

Ability to work variable schedule(s) as necessary

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