Operations Manager

CarMax, Inc.

$96K — $168K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years management experience, ideally in retail
  • Ability to lead and develop a large frontline workforce
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and performance management
  • Excellent multitasking and decision-making capabilities
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
  • Ability to work at various locations or relocate
  • Completion of CarMax's necessary training programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead Service Operations initiatives at assigned CarMax locations
  • Directly manage multiple managers and frontline associates
  • Oversee operational performance metrics to drive improvements
  • Ensure financial accountability including P&L management
  • Champion process improvements aligned with CarMax standards
  • Manage Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance efforts

Benefits

  • Accrual of up to 48 hours of sick time per year
  • Vacation time ranging from 80 to 200 hours based on service duration
  • Paid time for holidays and a floating holiday
  • Salaried associates receive unlimited paid time off subject to approval
  • Eligibility for holiday premium pay when working on designated holidays
Full Job Description
6074 - Centennial - 4900 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89130

Position Overview

As an Operations Manager in Training, you will play a key role in leading and shaping the Service Operations Department at one or more assigned CarMax locations. This structured development program equips you with the tools and leadership skills needed to manage operations effectively. Training includes learning the roles and responsibilities of Service Operations, mastering end-to-end production processes such as inventory management and cosmetic/mechanical repair, and completing CarMax's Senior Management Development Program. You'll collaborate with Sales, Business Office, and Purchasing teams to deliver an exceptional customer and associate experience while driving operational excellence. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and grow, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at CarMax.

Role Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Senior Manager on the store leadership team, providing strategic leadership and direction across Service Operations, including reconditioning, cosmetic, production, and automotive service functions.
  • Directly and indirectly lead multiple managers and a large frontline workforce, with accountability for staffing, performance management, associate development plans, succession planning, and engagement tools.
  • Own operational execution through detailed oversight of key performance metrics (KPMs), production capacity, quality, cycle time, and cost controls, using data and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintain full financial accountability, including P&L ownership, expense management, labor optimization, and productivity targets aligned to business plans.
  • Champion process improvement initiatives and company programs, ensuring consistent execution and alignment with CarMax operational standards.
  • Responsible for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) program for your department and/or location, including but not limited to self-inspections, hazardous waste disposal, workplace safety, and PPE.


Required Qualifications

  • Ability to interpret and maintain accurate data records
  • Completion of CarMax-provided training in Inventory, Cosmetic, and Production processes
  • Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to make independent, critical business decisions
  • Proven ability to lead leaders, manage complex operations, and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • 3+ years of management experience, retail management preferred
  • Ability to work in indoor/outdoor environments with a flexible rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and 12-hour shifts, plus occasional travel for meetings and training
  • Willingness to work at multiple locations or relocate
  • Internal candidates must successfully complete SMDP before applying


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree


The annual salary for this position is:
$96,000.00 - $168,100.00
May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits:

Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.

Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
  • To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
  • For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.


Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

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