Automotive Technician Shop Lead
Core
Front-line supervisor managing a team of hourly associates in a vehicle Inspection Center to inspect, repair, and reject cars before sale.
Role type
Senior IC automotive technician shop lead (Build Line Lead)
Builds
Reconditioned vehicles meeting Carvana's 150-point inspection standards for online sale
Domain
Automotive retail / Vehicle reconditioning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team management, production goal tracking, defect identification, lean principles, safety compliance, conflict resolution, training/coaching, inventory management, mechanical repair oversight
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage car movement into/out of Inspection Center; meet daily/weekly/monthly production goals; oversee team activities and performance; coach and develop team members; resolve team conflicts; approve mechanical/physical defects; partner with GM on repair/reject decisions; train associates on QC standards; maintain safety compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC