ADESA
OperationsManager
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“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.
Issue resolution
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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