Automotive Operations Manager
Core
Own the performance of the production system across inspection, merchandising, and outbound to ensure vehicles move efficiently, consistently, and to standard.
Role type
Senior IC automotive operations manager
Builds
Production throughput and quality for pre-owned vehicles
Domain
Automotive retail / Pre-owned vehicle operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production system ownership, performance visibility via dashboards, root cause analysis, process optimization, quality standardization, high-performance leadership, cost ownership, continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen), strategic escalation, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, system design, trade background
Preferred skills
DMS exposure, Six Sigma
Technologies
DMS
Responsibilities
Deliver throughput, quality, cost, and flow outcomes; Build and maintain performance dashboards; Monitor workflows to identify disruptions; Lead structured root cause analysis; Continuously improve workflow and resource allocation; Ensure work is completed to standard; Lead, coach, and develop leaders and teams; Manage labour, consumables, and operational inputs; Champion Lean principles including standard work, 5S, and waste elimination; Identify system-level constraints and escalate effectively
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
