Associate Director, Field Operations & Strategy
Core
Oversee performance of new car operations across multiple Inspection Centers (ICs), combining hands-on production leadership with strategic network improvement.
Role type
Senior IC operations leader (field-based)
Builds
New car inspection and reconditioning processes across a national network
Domain
Automotive retail operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operations leadership, Lean manufacturing, Data-driven strategy, Cross-functional collaboration, Team development, Process improvement
Preferred skills
AI tool usage, Automotive industry experience, Top-tier business degree
Technologies
ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot
Responsibilities
Visit shop floors to maintain awareness of IC realities, resolve cross-functional bottlenecks with Reconditioning/Logistics, identify systemic fixes across the network, mentor regional and site leaders, prepare recommendations for senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC