Connor Hoyt
Monroe,US
Summary
Dynamic production leader with a track record of scaling Carvana’s output to 900 units/week, leveraging cross-functional collaboration and process improvement. Expert in Microsoft Office, adept at equipment troubleshooting. Proven ability to develop solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction. Possesses extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, including developing and implementing production plans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
CARVANA
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided leadership for continual management and employee training initiatives.
- Allocated resources to achieve weekly production targets based on current business needs
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and training.
- Oversaw workforce management planning, profits and loss, production planning
- Helped scale Reconditioning center to the second highest producing site in Carvana network
Production Manager
Carvana
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Launched second shift and ensured output of 240 cars/week within 6 months
- Manage 30+ associates across two buildings and multiple departments
- Use 5S and LEAN techniques to drive safety and production within all departments
- Fastest site to reach 850 units/week
- Consistently a top 3 ranked site when measuring CPU, production, and quality
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems encountered during daily operations
- Coached and motivated team members by providing appropriate training and growth opportunities
Production Supervisor
Carvana
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Help to set up and launch new facility
- Managed 25 associates directly
- Met production goals through COVID-19 while maintaining safety protocols
- Oversee the input and output from 50 cars/week to 600/week over one year period
- Monitored employee attendance records and enforced company policies regarding punctuality and absenteeism
- Led weekly meetings with production staff to discuss objectives and performance metrics
- Conferred with other supervisors and shift leaders to coordinate operations and activities between departments
Automotive Technician
Carmax
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated as Subject Matter Expert for mechanical standards
- Maintained a 96% first pass rate to customers
- Inspected vehicles for damage, wear, or malfunctioning parts before recommending services or repairs
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized testing equipment and technical manuals
Automotive Technician
DriveTime
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Prepare vehicles to be sent to Drivetime dealerships throughout the Southeast
- Diagnose and repair safety and cosmetic concerns to all vehicle makes and models
- Perform final visual and mechanical inspections on vehicles
Education
Program -
CPCC Automotive Program
High School - undefined
David W. Butler High School
06.2011
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- SQL and Databases
- Lean Manufacturing
- KPI reporting
Certification
- Forklift License
- OSHA 10
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
CARVANA
01.2024 - 08.2025
Production Manager
Carvana
01.2021 - 01.2024
Production Supervisor
Carvana
01.2020 - 01.2021
Automotive Technician
Carmax
01.2019 - 01.2020
Automotive Technician
DriveTime
01.2017 - 01.2019
High School - undefined
David W. Butler High School
Program -
CPCC Automotive Program
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