Functional Lead, Field Safe and Secure - Bessemer, AL
Bessemer, AL
About Carvana
If you like disrupting the norm and are looking to join a company revolutionizing an industry then you will LOVE what Carvana has done for the car buying experience. Buying a car the old fashioned way sucks and we are working hard to make it NOT suck.
We are looking for people who are excited to thrive in an environment of impactful change. Team spirit is evident at Carvana and everyday we let our passions and creativity foster innovation. We take big swings, set ambitious goals, and challenge each other to make data- and process-driven decisions in everything we do.
About the team and position
The Safe & Secure Team helps to keep our 20,000+ associates, who work at our 200+ various locations, safe and secure every day. By collaborating with various Carvana teams and external partners the Safe & Secure Team delivers strategic planning, operational risk program development, operational Safe & Secure processes, data analytics, inventory reconciliation and control, learning and awareness program support, and project management.
The Functional Lead, Safe & Secure will be a part of the site Safe & Secure Leadership Team providing support to 400+ associates who work within 4 business units that manage a site that sits on 120+ acres holding 9,000 vehicles. The Functional Lead, Field Safe & Secure will work closely with the Manager, Field Safe & Secure and Facility Leadership Team (Operations, Wholesale, Logistics, and People Operations) in supporting the safety of our associates and the protection of our assets in a dynamic working environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Day to day leadership of direct reports of the second and third shift Safe & Secure Associate Team at the assigned facility.
- Directly lead Safe & Secure processes relating to our Incident Management Program and Over the Road Safety Program(DOT) at the site.
- Act as the captain of the Safety Action Team ensuring engagement of our teams at the site to provide a strong culture of safety behavior.
- Availability to work non-standard shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays to meet business needs.
- Plan and Lead the Incident Management Program for the site, focusing on sustainable awareness and effective preparedness.
- Lead efforts relating to the identification and tracking of units that are being taken “off lot” to ensure effective inventory controls are in place.
- Directly lead the processes related to our Safe & Secure Technology that supports the site.
- Ensure all “Aclaimant” incidents are properly recorded and system information is accurate and actionable.
- Utilizes data to assess the Safe & Secure business at the site reporting key wins and opportunities.
- Foster open and productive working relationships with other applicable company departments.
- Exercise prudent discretion regarding confidential and sensitive personnel information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Domestic travel required - 10%.
What you should know/have
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 5 years of Safe and Secure experience, preferably including distribution, warehousing, and fulfillment.
- At least 1 year experience directly supervising and managing a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and data-driven skill set.
- Experience implementing Risk Mitigation programs to improve company profitability.
- Experience investigating and resolving theft and fraud issues.
- Able to help create, develop and implement process improvement(s).
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Crisis Management/Incident Response experience.
- Knowledge of how to utilize Google Microsoft systems.
- Valid driver's license, and insurable DMV required.
We’d love it if you also have
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- OSHA 10 Hour Training Certification preferred.
What we’ll offer in return
- Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- 401K with company match.
- A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
- A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
- A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
Other requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Legal stuff
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.
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