Sr. Reconditioning Ops Manager

Whats Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe Arizona and Dallas Texas we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer in the right vehicle on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

You can find DriveTimes tire tracks across the nation with dealerships where we embrace a transparent pricing approach eliminating haggling and gimmicks and reconditioning centers where we breathe new life into pre-owned vehicles. Regardless of where youre located if youve got DRIVE and youre looking to make an impact wed love for you to make a difference with us!

Thats Nice But Whats the Job

In short the Reconditioning Center Operations Manager is responsible for assisting in the management of all aspects of the Reconditioning Center; regarding people product process and performance. Including such items as bottom line management workflow performance management inventory control and quality assurance resolution. The Operations Manager must be able to meet goals and make sure that all vehicles purchased at auction meet our standards and are able to come with the 3 year/36000 mile warranty we supply our customers before they are sent to our retail stores for final sale.

In long the Reconditioning Center Operations Manager is responsible for:

• Ensure the dealerships are constantly supplied with a sufficient variety of high quality vehicles to meet their sales demand by consistently meeting production targets.

• Achieve bottom line management objectives through the effective management of personnel operating expenses efficiency quality vendor management and productivity.

• Work with regional management to identify and communicate process constraints

• Complete recruiting screening and hiring of the Inspection Center team members using methods designed to reduce turnover and improve performance.

• Hold regularly scheduled meetings with all Reconditioning Center staff.

• Ensure Team Leads and Operations Managers are effectively mentoring and assessing process adherence vehicle quality and labor utilization

• Evaluate Reconditioning Center team performance and give feedback constantly regularly and in a timely manner based on both observations of performance behavior and a review of performance statistics.

• Assist in the completion and conduct of performance evaluations.

• Execute inventory control measures and best practices

• Manage and maintain tools equipment consumable product ordering and supply levels

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.

• Agile in a fast-paced environment. We move and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops is a must.

• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.

• Management material. We are looking for someone that can lead manage and grow within our organization.

• Timely. We dont believe in being fashionably late. Youll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance.

The Specifics.

• High School Diploma or equivalent college degree in business or vocational/technical school preferred.

• 7 years management experience

• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage and work with all levels of employees and customers and work in conjunction with various corporate groups to achieve corporate and ground goals.

• Valid drivers license good driving record.

• Any equivalent combination of experience training and/or education which fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered

Nice to Haves.

• 5-7 years total automotive repair experience

• Production system management

• Supply chain management

Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.

So What About the Perks Perks matter

• Medical dental and vision oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait Theres More. 401(K) Company paid life insurance policy short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow I grow we all grow! But seriously DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. Were as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that well put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization because well money matters!

• No Customers. No worries. Just do what you love. Repair cars.
• Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. Were closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends.
• No Weekends No Problems. Take it easy on the weekends (the only exception is during our peak season when business is booming).

• Paid Time Off.Not just lip service: we work hard to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days holidays and good ole fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers dont fear you get some time time is available - the more you work the more you earn!

Anything Else Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards but well save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership oh and dont forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay well stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring we dont just look for the right person for the job we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional fun and high-energy environment!