Hybrid Regional Operations Manager – Detroit/Toledo

Posted 6 days ago

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About the role

  • Master OPENLANE policies, processes, procedures, and the tools used to complete floor plan audits and vehicle or facility inspections to ensure they are fully understood and followed by the team.
  • Oversee and ensure that the team of FTE and 1099 inspectors adhere to OPENLANE policies, processes, procedures, and tools during floor plan audits and vehicle/facility inspections to achieve regional SLA's and targets.
  • Responsible for recruiting and hiring initiatives for both contract and full-time inspectors within the assigned region.
  • Partner with Marketplace and Commercial Sales Team to guarantee regional success, including inspection needs, growth forecasting, and scheduling.
  • Cultivate strong customer relationships with dealers and the OPENLANE sales team to drive sales growth and capitalize on opportunities to ensure they are fully realized.
  • Support the Senior Regional Operations Manager in creating and implementing OKR's to ensure success within the designated region.
  • Lead and develop teams to deliver exceptional audit/inspection services, including training, motivating, coaching, counseling, and mentoring FTE Inspectors, as well as conducting performance management activities.
  • Ensure that contractors meet customer requirements and operational standards.
  • Act as the main point of contact for contractors and inspectors regarding compensation, task assignment, process updates, application questions, etc.
  • Adopt a continuous improvement mindset by collaborating with the following teams Product; Arbitration; Scheduling; and Quality Assurance to test new app releases and processes, and provide feedback for improvements and maintenance.
  • Work in the field 1-2 days per week side by side with inspectors ensuring all quality standards are met or exceeded and training new inspectors.
  • Function as a reserve inspector for new markets and to address inspection capacity gaps within the region.
  • Utilize various communication tools within the OPENLANE organization.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years relevant experience or education.
  • Minimum of 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, particularly in submitting electronic inspection reports.
  • Previous experience managing teams and individuals, including both contractual and full-time employees.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Regional Operations Manager – Detroit/Toledo

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$65,000 - $70,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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