Senior Manager, Operations Development
Core
Leading the Inspection Center Operations Development team to drive continuous improvement, process refinement, and cost/quality enhancements in Carvana's vehicle reconditioning centers.
Role type
Senior Manager, Operations Development (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Standard work, visual training, labor standards, and line staffing models for vehicle inspection centers.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Vehicle reconditioning
Required skills
Lean manufacturing methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, strategic roadmap planning, cost-benefit analysis, process improvement, standard work development, labor modeling, safety compliance, stakeholder communication, project management, data analysis, AutoCAD, Excel.
Preferred skills
MBA, direct reports management experience, AutoCAD proficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement projects and process refinement; partner with experts to set vehicle standards; develop training content and labor standards; maintain strategic roadmap; act as thought partner to senior leadership; deliver cost savings on major projects; obtain organizational buy-in; report results to leadership; ensure EHS compliance.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight.