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Carvana · 1 day ago

Automotive Mechanic Line Lead - Post Production

Framingham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Carvana is a company focused on providing high-quality vehicles and a better car buying experience. The Line Lead, Post Production role involves managing a team of associates in an Inspection Center to achieve production targets while ensuring quality standards are met.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesE-Commerce

No H1B

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 assigned team; identify team’s strengths and weaknesses; determine areas of opportunity and the appropriate steps to improve

Engage assigned team, provide appropriate coaching, development and performance management; offer feedback and demonstrate desired skills

Create a work and team environment that inspires positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana’s Values

Proactively communicate information to team members, providing clear understanding of expectations, performance measures, and goals

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 cost of repairs and/or the overall quality of the vehicle

Train a team of production associates using Quality Control standards to identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, minimizing re-checks and delays in production

Identify and complete repairs effectively and efficiently the first time, to minimize re-work and delays in production

Conscientiously work in ways that decrease the possibility of injury to yourself or other team members in the shop due to spills or other preventable hazardous conditions

Effectively manage multiple associates, including ensuring appropriate employee development and performance management

Qualification

Reconditioning process expertiseLean principles understandingTeam managementComputer proficiencyTask delegationMultitaskingEffective communicationConflict resolution

Required

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 pertaining to Carvana's reconditioning process

Demonstrated understanding of our current reconditioning processes and lean principles

Valid unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels

Requires standing for extended periods of time 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 that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively delegate tasks to team members

Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and oral

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

Ability to resolve complex issues with guidance from others

Ability to work overtime and on weekends

Ability to work variable schedule(s) as necessary