Senior Operations Manager – Greenfield

Carvana

. Oversee multiple reconditioning lines within the Inspection & Reconditioning Center, planning production for a full working shift .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeGreenfield • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team development skills in a high-volume production environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage multiple reconditioning lines while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Team LeadershipRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementProduction ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Management ExperienceOperational EfficiencyProduction PlanningPerformance ReviewProcess ImplementationBottleneck IdentificationAction Plan DevelopmentEmployee DevelopmentSafety ComplianceLean Manufacturing

Soft Skills

TeamworkProblem SolvingAdaptabilityInterpersonal CommunicationFeedback Delivery

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveReconditioningInspection CenterHealth and Safety GuidelinesLoss PreventionLean Manufacturing Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee multiple reconditioning lines within the Inspection & Reconditioning Center, planning production for a full working shift
Manage facilities to meet or exceed production, cost, and quality targets when the General Manager is not onsite
Identify throughput and efficiency bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, develop action plans, and execute them with site leadership and associates
Conduct weekly site performance reviews with Senior Reconditioning leadership, reporting performance against targets, challenges, and countermeasures
Guide daily site manager huddles to establish priorities
Support Continuous Improvement projects at the home site and, where applicable, throughout the region/network
Implement and train process changes
Foster growth and development among Reconditioning Leads and Managers through Development Plans and competency-based feedback
Embody Carvana values through leadership, teamwork, and communication on the shop floor
Uphold Carvana operating standards and processes
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and loss prevention guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be open to relocation, ideally nationwide but at minimum regionally (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West Coast)
Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment
Experience leading a team of over 50 associates and a track record of developing employees
Proven ability to solve urgent operational challenges through root cause analysis
Excellent communication skills
8+ years of management experience either in an automotive or lean manufacturing environment
Valid unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to stand for extended periods with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance
Requires use of safety equipment including face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment
Ability to work variable schedules as necessary
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
Must be able to walk up to three miles each day
Must pass a complete background check
Role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs
Equal employment opportunity protections