Sr. Regional Operations Manager - Southern California

OPENLANE

$95K — $100K *
US-AnywhereRemote in California, US
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in leadership roles, preferably in operations
  • 2+ years of automotive mechanical experience
  • Strong data analysis skills for informed decision-making
  • Excellent communication skills, fostering teamwork
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Regional Operations Managers to achieve key performance targets
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for inspections
  • Drive sales growth by building relationships with dealers and sales teams
  • Assist in hiring and onboarding inspectors in assigned regions
  • Collaborate with various teams to align on inspection needs and growth forecasting
  • Oversee inspection scheduling to ensure timely resource allocation
  • Train inspectors on inspection processes and applications

Benefits

  • Health insurance with employer contributions to HSA and FSA options
  • 401K with immediate vesting and company match
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days
  • Paid leave for maternity and paternity
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance programs
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
  • Volunteering paid day off
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Focus on career advancement and internal promotions
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Sr. Regional Operations Manager with experience in hiring and collaborating with inspectors, driving regional success, and utilizing data for decision-making. You will be part of our Operations team responsible for overseeing inspection processes and ensuring quality standards are met. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your experience in team management, data analysis, and communication. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or a related field. You Are: • Collaborative. You prioritize teamwork and understand the value of collective effort in achieving success. • Communicative. You are an active listener and who fosters two-way communication with others. • Analytical. You are skilled in collecting and analyzing data to make meaningful and informed decisions. You Will: • Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Regional Operations Managers and be accountable for overall Objectives and Key Results of the inspection team (defined by manager) • Ensure policies, processes, procedures, and the tools used in the conduct of floor plan audits and vehicle or facility inspections are fully understood and followed by team of Regional Operations Managers to meet regional SLA's and targets • Helping to fuel sales growth through fostering strong customer relationships with dealers and OPENLANE sales team to ensure opportunities are fully realized • Assist in hiring of inspectors, both contractors and full-time employees, within assigned regions • Collaborate with Marketplace and Commercial Sales Team leadership to ensure regional success; included but not limited to inspection needs, growth forecasting, scheduling, etc • Work closely with OPENLANE scheduling team to ensure all assignments are completed on time and inspection resources are used efficiently • Training inspectors as needed on all OPENLANE applications, inspection process and job functionality • Complete VOC and eNPS customer feedback calls as necessary • Utilize data to identify inspector trends, understand capacity, improve quality, and increase consistency, along with other metrics as needed • Available to assist as a POC for contractors and inspector needs in regard to; compensation, task assignment, process updates, app questions, etc • Communicate with all departments regarding inspection feedback and/or questions regarding inspections • Work closely with leadership in sales, product, quality, and arbitrations to ensure regional success • Participate in the creation, validation, and review of training programs • Work in the field side by side with Regional Operations Managers and inspectors ensuring all quality standards are met or exceeded and training new inspectors • Use multiple communication tools within the OPENLANE organization • Serve as a reserve inspector for new markets and inspection capacity gaps within region Must Have's: • Must have a minimum of 5+ years of proven leadership experience • Must have minimum 2+ years of automotive mechanical experience • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license • A working knowledge of technology (most inspection reports are submitted electronically) • Travel as required Nice to Have's: • Experience utilizing Google Suite products, Slack, and other communication tools What We Offer: • Competitive pay • Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) • Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match • Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time • Paid maternity and paternity leave (US) • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US) • Robust Employee Assistance Program • Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer • Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs • Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization • Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you! Compensation Range of Annual Salary: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 (Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.) Bonus Range Target Bonus Range: $0.00 - $5,000.00 Quarterly

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