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Senior Operations Manager (Relocation Required)

  2025-07-09     ZipRecruiter     Portland,OR  
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Job Description

*This position requires relocation after training*

Position Overview:

The role oversees multiple reconditioning lines and is responsible for ensuring that necessary production metrics are consistently met.

What you'll be doing:

  • Oversee multiple reconditioning lines within the Inspection & Reconditioning Center (IC), planning production for a full shift.
  • Manage facilities to meet or exceed targets in production, cost, and quality, especially when the General Manager is not onsite.
  • Identify bottlenecks affecting throughput and efficiency. Conduct root cause analysis, develop action plans, and execute with site leadership and associates.
  • Conduct weekly site performance reviews with Senior Reconditioning leadership, reporting on performance versus targets, challenges, and solutions.
  • Lead daily site manager huddles to set the day's priorities and tone.
  • Support Continuous Improvement projects at the home site and regionally, implementing and training on process changes.
  • Promote growth and development among Reconditioning Leads and Managers through support and feedback.
  • Exemplify Carvana values through leadership, teamwork, and communication.
  • Maintain Carvana operating standards and ensure compliance with health, safety, and loss prevention guidelines.

What the job requires:

  • Willingness to relocate, ideally nationwide, at minimum regionally (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West Coast).
  • Ability to maintain high-volume, high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience leading teams of over 50 associates and developing employees.
  • Proven problem-solving skills through root cause analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • 8+ years management experience in automotive or lean manufacturing environments.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record (no DUIs, no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years).
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
  • Minimum age of 18 years.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, perform physical activities like reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and pulling in varying environments.
  • Use of safety equipment such as face shields, goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, etc.
  • Flexibility to work variable schedules as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently, mostly from knee to shoulder height.
  • Ability to walk up to three miles daily.

Other requirements

  • English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Legal stuff

Hiring contingent on background check. Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Harassment based on these categories is prohibited.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

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