ADESA

OperationsManager

$85–125k ~AI est. Memphis, Tennessee, United States; Arkansas, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Operations Manager at ADESA. Skills: Lot operations, Transportation management, Sale-day execution, Team development. Lead lot operations and transportation teams. Develop high-performing teams”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Issue resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Light to Medium Physical Work, Standing, Watching, Touching, Listening, Walking, Talking, Grasping, Pushing, Pulling, Kneeling, Stooping, Crouching, Lifting, Driving, Color vision, Depth perception, Field of vision, Temperature changes, Outside weather conditions, Elevated noise levels, Minor atmospheric conditions, Fumes, Odors, Dust, Background check

What You'll Do.

Lead lot operations and transportation teams

Develop high-performing teams

Ensure lot organization

Ensure efficient vehicle movement

Align physical lot moves with digital workflows

Act as at-auction point person

Direct scheduling of lane personnel

Ensure vehicles flow through auction lanes

Ensure lot personnel register incoming vehicles

Maintain inventory control

Manage assets and business resources

Minimize operational expenses

Maximize equipment utilization

Maximize personnel utilization

Provide prompt customer service

Resolve customer complaints

Maintain site standards

Facilitate repairs through work orders

Manage site reconditioning

Support car day ready vehicles

Identify team strengths

Determine areas of opportunity

Implement steps to improve teams

Provide training to direct reports

Provide mentoring to direct reports

Provide accountability to direct reports

Develop direct reports

Manage performance of direct reports

Create inspiring work environment

Promote positive communication

Ensure adherence to values

Work to decrease injury possibility

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Inspection leader partnership; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

Full Job Description

Position Overview: The Operations Manager logistical leader who leads the Lot Operations and Transportation teams. You will develop a high-performing team focused on sale-day execution, ensuring the lot is organized and vehicles move efficiently through the entire lifecycle, from check-in to check-out. This role requires high partnership with the Inspection leader to align physical lot moves with digital workflows. What you’ll be doing: Lead the Operations Team : Logistical Leadership: Act as the at-auction point person for all lot operations and transportation management needs. Sale Day Execution: Direct the scheduling of lane personnel and drivers; verify lane starts and ensure vehicles flow efficiently and safely through auction lanes. Lot Organization: Ensure lot personnel register all incoming vehicles, verify lot reports, and maintain inventory control for lot and operations equipment. Operational Efficiency: Manage assets and business resources to minimize operational expenses while maximizing equipment and personnel utilization. Customer Support: Provide prompt, courteous, and efficient service to all customers, resolving complaints and issues in a friendly manner. (Depending on site size) Lead the Facilities Maintenance, Reconditioning Facilities Maintenance: maintain site standards and facilitate repairs through work orders or site level repair initiatives. Reconditioning: manage site reconditioning in the Body, Mechanic , and Detail shops through effective support car day ready vehicles. Teams Led: All sites: Drivers identify team’s strengths and weaknesses; determine areas of opportunity and the appropriate steps to improve. Provide training, mentoring, and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through appropriate coaching, leadership development, training, and performance management. Create a work and team environment that inspires positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana’s Values. Conscientiously work in ways t

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