Centralized Reconditioning Operations Manager

Courtesy Chevrolet Phoenix

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    Position Summary: Lead a 49-person centralized reconditioning operation supporting five Phoenix-area dealerships and more than 11,000 new and used vehicles annually. Ensure inspection, mechanical work, PDI, detailing, photography, fueling, tint, cosmetic work and final quality control are completed promptly.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhoenix, Arizona
    Websitecourtesyauto.com

    Description

    Position Summary: Lead a 49-person centralized reconditioning operation supporting five Phoenix-area dealerships and more than 11,000 new and used vehicles annually. Own the process from acquisition or arrival through front-line readiness, with responsibility for speed, quality, cost control and building capacity for 2027 growth. 

    Used Vehicles 

    New Vehicles 

    Team 

    Stores 

    ~6,000 annualized 

    ~5,500 annualized 

    ~49 employees 

    5 Phoenix locations 

    Key Responsibilities 

    • Own the complete new- and used-vehicle reconditioning process from arrival/acquisition through front-line readiness. 

    • Ensure inspection, mechanical work, PDI, detailing, photography, fueling, tint, cosmetic work and final quality control are completed promptly. 

    • Lead, schedule and develop approximately 49 employees, including technicians, detailers, drivers, photographers and support staff. 

    • Coordinate priorities across Chevrolet, Volvo, Nissan, CDJR, Isuzu and Kia operations. 

    • Work closely with General Managers, Used Car teams and the auction/purchasing team to reduce time to market and support sales demand. 

    • Use Rapid Recon to track vehicle status, cycle time, accountability and bottlenecks; manage recon cost, vendors, repair-order accuracy and productivity. 

    2027 Growth Focus 

    Build a scalable operation that increases throughput, shortens recon cycle time, standardizes processes across stores and develops future team leaders. Success means more vehicles front-line ready, faster, without sacrificing quality or cost control. 

    Qualifications 

    • 8+ years of automotive experience, ideally in service, reconditioning, used-vehicle operations or another high-volume dealership environment. 

    • Proven leadership experience managing people, workflow and multiple competing priorities. 

    • Strong knowledge of mechanical repair, vehicle inspection, PDI, detailing and lot preparation. 

    • Proficiency with Rapid Recon; working knowledge of CDK, vAuto and dealership systems preferred. 

    • Strong organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills; valid driver's license with a clean driving record. 

    What Success Looks Like 

    Vehicles move quickly from arrival to retail-ready status; managers have clear visibility into every vehicle and delay; quality standards remain consistent across stores; costs and vendors are actively managed; and the operation has capacity to support Courtesy growth in 2027 and beyond. 

    What We Offer 

    Competitive compensation | PTO | Employee discounts | Health, dental and vision insurance | Company-sponsored life insurance | 401(k) Plan with Company match | Career growth and advancement 

    About Courtesy Automotive Group 

    Courtesy Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated business serving customers since 1955. We are committed to delivering an exceptional automotive experience while building a professional, values-driven and team-oriented culture. 

    Courtesy Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. 

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