Automotive Parts Line Lead

Carvana - Rocklin, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Rocklin, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

As a Line Lead in the Build department at Carvana, you will manage and develop a team of hourly associates at one of our Inspection Centers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timely and cost-efficient provision of automotive parts while maintaining high production and quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with associates and production leaders to manage inventory and facilitate repairs or rejections of incoming vehicles based on their condition.

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.
• 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.
• Meet or exceed inventory production goals on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Conduct business within Carvana policies and procedures.
• Act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the customer and the business at all times.
• Portray a positive image of Carvana and actively participate in the creation of a positive, professional work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Vocational/Technical degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience supervising/managing a team.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Attention to detail is required as well as the ability to interact with managers and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Some computer/clerical skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in automotive repair or parts management.
• Knowledge of quality control standards in automotive industry.

Benefits

• Full-Time Position with a competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy, both physically and mentally
• Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development