About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.
We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.
We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!
Role and Team
- The Reconditioning Manager oversees aspects of the vehicle reconditioning process. The Reconditioning Manager maintains a culture of continuous improvement and high associate engagement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.
What you’ll be doing
- People Management (40%)
- Ensure staffing levels are maintained and that there is an adequate backup for each position
- Ensure progression path training and certification process is consistently executed
- Promote teamwork through all levels of associates
- Participate in the selection and hiring process
- Train and mentor leads
- Provide competency-based feedback to leads and associates
- Standard Operating Procedures (20%)
- Establish and recommend updates to the standard operating procedures of the area
- Ensure operating standards such as standardized work, operating rules, 5S, and visual management tools are consistently executed
- Production Management (20%)
- Take action to determine the most appropriate solution to the problem
- Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning
- Identify problems either through reporting or direct interaction on the shop floor
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety and loss prevention guidelines
- Leadership (10%)
- Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team in meeting performance metrics
- Positively reinforce and engage the team regarding quality, production and cost objectives
- Live the Carvana values
- Continuous Improvement (10%)
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts
- Train and mentor associates on problem solving, lead problem solving events
- Other duties as assigned
What you should have
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment
- Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
- Proven track record of leading and developing associates
- Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics
- An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results
- Strong analysis and decision making ability
- Proficient computer skills
ADESA Benefits and Perks
Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!
Other Requirements
To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
- The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work.
- Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
- Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
- Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.
Physical Working Conditions
This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.
- Note: Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
