Automotive Line Supervisor (2nd Shift)

2nd Shift Hours: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM

About the role

This front-line supervisor position directly manages and develops a team of hourly associates in an Inspection Center to regularly achieve production targets. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the movement of cars into and out of the Inspection Center safely for repairs while meeting or exceeding set production and quality goals.
• Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the assigned team; identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas of opportunity; determine steps to improve performance.
• Engage the team with coaching, development, and performance management; provide feedback and demonstrate desired skills.
• Create a work environment that fosters positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana’s Values.
• Proactively communicate expectations, performance measures, and goals to team members.
• Prevent and resolve conflict among team members.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Review and approve identified mechanical and physical defects of incoming inventory.
• Lead a team of production associates and partner with the Inspection Center General Manager to repair or reject inventory based on estimated repair costs and vehicle quality.
• Train production associates using Quality Control standards to identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, minimizing re-checks and production delays.
• Identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently to minimize re-work and delays.
• Work conscientiously to decrease the possibility of injury due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions in the shop.
• Manage multiple associates, ensuring appropriate employee development and performance management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience using computers.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated functional expertise in one or more areas of Carvana’s reconditioning process.
• Understanding of Carvana’s current reconditioning processes and lean principles.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no DUIs and no more than two moving violations in the last 3 years).
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently, primarily from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting from various levels.
• 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, wet, and contain fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
• Willingness to use safety equipment, including face shields, goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and other protective garments.
• Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality output in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally and courteously with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and orally.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to resolve complex issues with guidance from others.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work a variable schedule as necessary.