Auction Special Operations Lead - ADESA

The Lead for the Auction Special Operations (ASO) team will play a pivotal role in creating new processes, establishing production operations at new launches, and supporting ongoing training at existing integrations as we continue to build our aligned retail & wholesale capacity. This role will require frequent travel. This role is not visa eligible.

What you’ll be doing

• Travel to future / planned integration sites to evaluate and document existing processes and structures to determine operational opportunities and devise plans for alignment, efficiency and standardization.
• Travel to current integration sites to assess performance, provide insight and coaching to leaders and teams to improve performance and standardize processes.
• Identify, develop, test and implement continuous improvement efforts across Auction Operations and in partnership with partner operations teams (Reconditioning, Wholesale, Logistics, Market Operations, and Safe and Secure).
• Work successfully and collaboratively with cross-functional teams in search of shared wins and process improvements.
• Continue to leverage and improve on Carvana / ADESA operating standards and other work flow processes to ensure each aspect of Auction operations continues to meet speed, cost and quality objectives as the company continues to scale
• Effectively train and develop Auction teams to meet or exceed department production goals and to successfully execute the Carvana / ADESA operating system and philosophy in a new site integration environment on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Serve as process / performance optimization coach, sharing best practices, providing feedback, implementing measurements, and standardizing operations and procedures.
• Positively reinforce and engage the ASO team, including providing appropriate training, development and coaching to the ASO team, including robust, timely, and consistent feedback.
• Learn how the ASO team operates and leverage technical knowledge and skill to identify gaps in current training efforts and provide realistic solutions our teams can execute.
• Act ethically, and portray a positive image of Carvana / ADESA by displaying the values, leadership principles, and competencies daily.
• Other job duties as assigned.

What the Job Requires

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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.