Field Inspections Regional Manager - ADESA Central Region

Job Description

Job Description

Field Vehicle Inspections Regional Manager must reside in the Midwest to support our Central Region

About Us

ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.

We work in a service industry and embrace a "we" versus "I" culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.

We're excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!

Role and Team

This role supports the ADESA Auction inspections teams within the central region. This position will develop and direct teams of Field Inspection Managers and Vehicle Inspection Specialist that are sufficiently competent and motivated to deliver exceptional inspections and exceptional customer service for clients and their retail customers. Must assure compliance with ADESA policies, procedures, and processes and manage and control expense for assigned Auctions. This individual is directly responsible for ensuring the operational success of Auction operations through direction given to Field Inspection Managers in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of ADESA policies, processes, and procedures and the tools used in the conduct of floor plan audits and vehicle or facility inspections.
• Ensure they have a thorough understanding of the systems that are used daily to complete various components of business.
• Responsible for driving SLA performance of operations team.
• Responsible for input and development of KPI's within the group to ensure operational and financial goals are accomplished within designated region.
• Directly responsible for coordinating Auction Inspection Managers and Vehicle Inspection Specialists to complete tasks as directed by management.
• Directly responsible for developing teams capable of delivering exceptional inspection services. Oversee the direct efforts to train, motivate, coach, counsel and mentor Auction Inspection Managers and Vehicle Inspection Specialists, including conducting performance management activities.
• Evaluate expenses, ensuring staffing levels are consistent with workloads and expenses are legitimate business purposes and in accordance with ADESA policies and standards.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with inspections stakeholders.
• Develop business tools and solutions based on knowledge, product, or technology to identify process improvement opportunities through strategic thinking, critical thinking, and analysis.
• Work as a liaison between client, customers, and operational management team to ensure service commitments are met or exceeded.
• Ensure that site Inspection Managers and Vehicle Inspection Specialists meet or exceed metrics as assigned by site management and corporate leadership.
• Participate in the validation and review of training programs.
• Assist the Operations group in budget preparation as related to volumes and headcount
• Responsible for evaluation and suggesting procedural, informational and product improvements; follow through on the development of those improvements as directed.
• Monitor performance at the Auction and inspector level and communicate opportunities for improvement with site management.
• Serve as regional leader to successfully implement strategic initiatives at the auctions.
• Assist in coordinating travel by inspectors to meet vehicle volume demands as needed at auctions.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

ADESA Benefits and Perks

Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!

Other Requirements

To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking

Physical Working Conditions

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station / convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.

To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Legal Stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.