Operations Manager - Tampa

Job Description

Job Description

Manager, Reconditioning

Position Overview:

The Reconditioning Manager will lead a multi-departmental team to ensure single threaded leadership of the overall reconditioning operation to deliver on customer expectations using ADESA/Carvana processes for our mechanic, body, and detail shops. Responsible for directly managing and developing our reconditioning team to ensure consistent processes and high level of quality and output. This role is not visa eligible.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the Mechanic, Body, and Detail Teams:

• Lead the recon shop teams to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability through consistent achievement of KPI targets.
• Maintain and apply a strong working knowledge of reconditioning processes, industry best practices, customer SLA's and ADESA/Carvana standard processes.
• Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
• Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning teams in meeting performance metrics.
• Positively reinforce and engage the team regarding quality, production and cost objectives.

Teams Led:

• All team members in the Mechanic, Body, and Detail Shops.

All Manager Roles:

• Lead auction activities to drive retention, profitability, customer experience, and safety. Monitor and ensure adherence to systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Influence and lead others as a people, customer, and business manager. Engage with customers and employees in a transparent, reliable, and positive manner
• Participate in the development and execution of strategic plans, goals, processes, and objectives, ensuring alignment with those of the company. Identify and implement appropriate staffing and scheduling needed based on workload and volume.

• Proactively communicate information to team members, providing a clear understanding of expectations, performance measures, and goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of assigned team; 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 that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions.

What the job requires:

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of industry or related experience
• Minimum 1 year of leadership/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Proven ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members.
• Confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive information
• Proven ability to manage deliverables and metrics against aggressive targets and timelines
• Proficiency with computer systems and applications
• Demonstrated functional expertise relative to our Commercial Accounts processes
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and oral.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to resolve complex issues with guidance from others.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ADESA Benefits and Perks

Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!

Other Requirements

To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

• The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work .
• Constant – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
• Frequent - grasping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting, driving
• Potential – running, jumping, yelling, or other rapid or forceful movement in emergencies
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, and Machine Operators (including inspection) positions .

Physical Working Conditions:

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors, and dust associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.

To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal Stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note that this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.