Operations Manager - Chesterfield
Core
Supervise daily operations of a vehicle reconditioning inspection center, managing a team of up to 70 associates in a lean manufacturing environment to ensure vehicles meet rigorous quality, production, and cost standards.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Lean Manufacturing/Automotive)
Builds
Reconditioned vehicles for Carvana's online sales platform
Domain
Automotive retail / Lean manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean manufacturing principles, team leadership, strategic planning, operational compliance, health and safety management, production planning, problem solving, data analysis, decision making, computer proficiency
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, succession planning, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
Lean manufacturing systems, performance management tools
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center, mentor and develop direct reports, execute strategic plans and goals, ensure adherence to operating standards and policies, recruit and train supervisory staff, maintain production capacity levels, ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines, lead continuous improvement efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management