Senior Manager, Operations Development
Core
Leading continuous improvement projects and refining processes within Carvana's Inspection Center organization using lean methodologies to ensure vehicle quality and cost efficiency.
Role type
Senior Manager, Operations Development (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Inspection Center operations, vehicle reconditioning processes, and labor standards
Domain
Automotive / Lean Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
lean manufacturing methodologies, cross-functional team management, strategic roadmap planning, cost-benefit analysis, process standardization, visual training development, labor modeling, compliance management, coaching and leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
MBA, AutoCAD proficiency
Technologies
AutoCAD, Excel, Word
Responsibilities
Assess continuous improvement opportunities and guide team actions; partner with experts to set vehicle standards; maintain strategic roadmap for operations goals; act as thought partner to senior leadership on problem-solving; review and guide justification for major projects with >$1M cost savings; deliver cost reductions on time and under budget; develop standard work and visual training; serve as cross-functional business partner for labor standards and staffing models; provide coaching and leadership support to team members; ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety guidelines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities