Reconditioning Manager Jobs
Reconditioning Manager jobs are open across automotive dealerships, fleet operators, and rental car companies, at every level from team lead to director, with specializations in vehicle inspection, detailing operations, and parts refurbishment. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Carvana
At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren't car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won't sell a car to a customer that we wouldn't sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our car's are in
first-rate condition, we've built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website. Using our Carvana Certified 150-point inspection process, we're able to verify that every vehicle meets our rigorous mechanical and cosmetic standards. We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise.
Think you've got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we're looking for!
Position Overview:
This is a supervisory position in an Inspection Center overseeing a team carrying out daily operations within a Carvana Inspection Center.. The Reconditioning Manager oversees all aspects of the vehicle reconditioning process and directs at least five leads and up to 70 front line associates in a lean manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and high associate engagement while meeting quality, production, and cost objectives.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What you'll be doing:
- Oversee day-to-day operations within the Inspection Center.
- Provide mentoring and accountability to direct reports and succession planning through appropriate coaching, leadership development and training, and performance management.
- Participate in the development and execution of strategic plans, goals, and objectives, ensuring alignment with those of the company.
- Ensure adherence to operating standards, systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Create a work and team environment that inspires positive communication, team cohesion, and adherence to Carvana's Values.
- Maintain supervisory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Ensure progression path training and certification processes are consistently executed.
- Train and mentor leads and associates by providing competency-based feedback.
- Ensure adequate production capacity levels for each line and assist with production planning.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety and loss prevention guidelines.
- Provide vision and guidance to the reconditioning team in meeting performance metrics.
- Positively reinforce and engage the team regarding quality, production and cost objectives.
- Participate in and lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.
What the job requires:
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
- 5 years of management experience either in automotive or a lean manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience leading and developing associates.
- Proven ability to obtain project deliverables and company metrics.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record in the last 3 years.
- Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with and through teams to achieve results
- Strong analysis and decision making ability.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Ability to work overtime and on weekends.
- Ability to walk up to three miles each day.
- Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
- Requires use of safety equipment and PPO that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
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.
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Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Carvana 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. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reconditioning manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience managing automotive reconditioning or detailing operations
- Proven ability to oversee multi-technician teams and daily vehicle throughput targets
- Familiarity with dealer management systems and reconditioning workflow software
- ASE certification or equivalent automotive service credentials preferred
- Experience controlling cost-per-unit budgets and vendor relationships
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Reconditioning Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to throughput metrics
Reconditioning managers are hired on operational output, so your resume needs to show vehicles processed per day, cycle time reductions, and cost-per-unit improvements. Generic operations language won't cut it here. Quantify the volume you owned.
Highlight certifications relevant to reconditioning
Certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence carry real weight in reconditioning manager postings. If you hold any, list them prominently near the top of your resume rather than burying them in a footnote at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists reconditioning manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by fleet size context
A reconditioning manager role at a 50-car independent lot demands different skills than one at a 2,000-unit rental fleet. Read the posting carefully for fleet volume clues, then pitch your experience at the right scale in your cover letter.
Prepare a scenario answer about vendor disputes
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've handled underperforming detail or parts vendors. Have a specific example ready that shows how you documented quality issues, escalated appropriately, and resolved the situation without halting throughput.
Negotiate on relocation and start date flexibility
Many reconditioning manager openings are at single-location dealerships or lots that need someone on-site fast. If you're relocating, ask early about relocation assistance and push for a start date that lets you wrap up your current role cleanly.
Reconditioning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most reconditioning managers?
The most active employers for reconditioning managers right now are CARVANA, Courtesy Automotive, and DriveTime Automotive, and the most openings are in Ohio, Indiana, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track dealership group size, so large regional and national groups consistently post more frequently than independents.
How do you become a reconditioning manager?
Most reconditioning managers start in hands-on roles like detailer, lot technician, or service advisor, then move into a team lead position where they supervise a small crew. From there, demonstrating consistent throughput results and cost control earns consideration for a manager title. Earning an ASE certification along the way signals technical credibility to hiring decision-makers.
Can you get hired as a reconditioning manager with little experience?
Some dealerships and independent lots hire candidates with strong supervisory backgrounds from adjacent fields like warehouse management or fleet operations, even without direct reconditioning experience. Your best angle is to emphasize team leadership, production scheduling, and vendor management. A willingness to work a short trial period in a lead role before the full title is a common path in smaller operations.
What does the reconditioning manager interview process look like?
Most reconditioning manager interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR or a hiring manager covering your operational background. The second is an in-person or video interview with the general manager or used car director, often including scenario questions about throughput bottlenecks and vendor issues. Final candidates are sometimes asked to walk through a lot or facility before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to reconditioning manager jobs?
You can find and apply to reconditioning manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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