Regional Operations Manager - Central New Jersey

About the role

We are seeking a Regional Operations Manager with experience in hiring and collaborating with inspectors, driving regional success, and utilizing data for decision-making. You will be part of our Operations team responsible for overseeing inspection processes and ensuring quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure adherence to OPENLANE policies, processes, procedures, and tools during floor plan audits and vehicle/facility inspections to achieve regional SLA's and targets.
• Recruit and hire initiatives for both contract and full-time inspectors within the assigned region.
• Partner with Marketplace and Commercial Sales Team to guarantee regional success, including inspection needs, growth forecasting, and scheduling.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships with dealers and the OPENLANE sales team to drive sales growth and capitalize on opportunities to ensure they are fully realized.
• Create and implement OKR's to ensure success within the designated region.
• Lead and develop teams to deliver exceptional audit/inspection services, including training, motivating, coaching, counseling, and mentoring FTE Inspectors, as well as conducting performance management activities.
• Ensure that contractors meet customer requirements and operational standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for contractors and inspectors regarding compensation, task assignment, process updates, application questions, etc.
• Collaborate with Product, Arbitration, Scheduling, and Quality Assurance teams to test new app releases and processes, and provide feedback for improvements and maintenance.
• Function as a reserve inspector for new markets and to address inspection capacity gaps within the region.
• Utilize various communication tools within the OPENLANE organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in operations management or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of automotive mechanical experience.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• A working knowledge of technology, particularly in submitting electronic inspection reports.

Nice to have

• Previous experience managing teams and individuals, including both contractual and full-time employees.