Vehicle Inspection Manager - Tampa
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About the role
ADESA, is 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 The Vehicle Inspection Manager is responsible for developing and directing a high-performing team that will exceed expectations and provide exceptional customer service experience. You will maintain a strong understanding of operational needs and processes. This position will report to the manager designated by the General Manager.
Responsibilities
- Act as the at-auction point person for vehicle inspections
- Influence and lead others as a people, customer, and business manager
- Support financial growth by participating in financial statement review
- Develop strong partnerships with corporate teams to implement and ensure compliance with all company initiatives, policies, and procedures
- Support operational administration to move vehicles through the process with strong understanding of processes, collaboration across the organization and communication internally
- Engage with customers and employees in a transparent, reliable, and positive manner
- Demonstrate knowledge of products and services and maximize our technology
- Know, practice, and ensure that company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws are always followed
- Possess a thorough understanding of the systems that are used daily to complete inspections and achieve internal and external Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Responsible for driving operational performance of the inspection team.
- Responsible for input and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) within the group to ensure operational and financial goals are accomplished within the designated region.
- Directly responsible for coordinating Vehicle Inspectors 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 Vehicle Inspectors, including conducting performance management activities.
- Perform coaching with direct reports regularly.
- Ensure proper follow-through on all directives, bulletins, and schedules from designated manager, or other corporate sources.
- Conduct employee meetings frequently to communicate Company and department issues and build teamwork among the employees. Maintain a good flow of communication.
- Evaluate expenses, ensuring staffing levels are consistent with workloads and expenses are legitimate business purposes and in accordance with ADESA policies and standards.
- Conduct interviews and hire.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with inspection stakeholders.
- Ensure that Vehicle Inspectors meet or exceed metrics as assigned by Auction 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.
- Other duties, as assigned
- Skills and Attributes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Leads through encouragement and coaching, navigates conflict through positive conflict resolution
- Sales and customer focused, with an organized and systematic approach to the work
- Demonstrated ability to follow-through both with internal partners and external customers
- Forward-thinking
- Detail oriented and consistent in the execution of job duties
- Excel in a fast-pace, high-pressure environment where speed and quality are paramount
- Self-motivated in order to drive the best customer experience possible
- Ability to demonstrate professional behavior always
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Inspection services/auction experience preferred
- Minimum 2 years of leadership/supervisory experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive information
- Proven ability to mana
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