Carvana

OperationsManager

Plainfield, Indiana, United States
The Brief

“Operations Manager at Carvana. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center. Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through appropriate coaching, leadership development and training, and performance management”

What You'll Achieve.

meeting quality, production, and cost objectives; meeting performance metrics

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

analysis and decision making ability; problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work overtime and on weekends, Ability to walk up to three miles each day, 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, Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds majority of lifting from knee to shoulder other lifting required from various levels, Requires use of safety equipment and PPO that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment, This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment, Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Experience leading and developing associates, Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics, Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, Must be at least 18 years of age, Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years, Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment, Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results analysis and decision making ability, Proficient computer skills, Ability to work overtime and on weekends, Ability to walk up to three miles each day, 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, Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds majority of lifting from knee to shoulder other lifting required from various levels, Requires use of safety equipment and PPO that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

What You'll Do.

Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center

Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through appropriate coaching

leadership development and training

and performance management

Participate in the development and execution of strategic plans

ensuring alignment with those of the company

Ensure adherence to operating standards

and performance standards

Create a work and team environment that inspires positive communication

and adherence to Carvana’s Values

Maintain supervisory staff by recruiting

and training employees

Ensure progression path training and certification processes are consistently executed

Train and mentor leads and associates by providing competency-based feedback

Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning

Ensure compliance with all health and safety and loss prevention guidelines

Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team in meeting performance metrics

Positively reinforce and engage the team regarding quality

production and cost objectives

Participate in and lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results analysis and decision making ability

Communication Scope

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Process & Methodology

Participate in the development and execution of strategic plans, goals, and objectives, Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics

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