Cesar Chavolla

Reconditioning Manager @Carvana

Chandler, AZ, US
EMAILS
c••••••••@nikolamotor.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+13•••••••98

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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2025 — Present

Reconditioning Manager @Carvana

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Chandler, AZ, US

Reconditioning Manager at a flagship Carvana Megasite overseeing large scale, high volume vehicle reconditioning operations in a lean manufacturing environment. Lead 12+ department leads, with over 130 associates across Inventory, Inspection, Parts, Build, Cosmetic, Detail, and Quality, ensuring consistent execution of Carvana’s 150 point quality standard.Drive operational excellence across production, quality, cost, and safety while deploying continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput, reduce waste, and stabilize processes.Key Responsibilities and Impact• Own day to day production execution across all reconditioning departments• Plan labor, staffing, and workflow to achieve daily and weekly output targets• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts focused on cycle time reduction and defect prevention• Establish standard work and training to improve consistency and quality• Monitor and manage KPIs for throughput, cost, quality, and rework• Partner cross functionally with Logistics, Parts, and Quality to ensure production readiness• Ensure compliance with operating standards, safety, and loss prevention requirements• Drive accountability through performance management and structured follow upI build scalable processes and disciplined operating rhythms that allow teams to consistently deliver high quality vehicles at volume.

ABOUT CESAR CHAVOLLA

Hands-on operations and supply chain leader with 15+ years of experience driving efficiency, quality, and growth in automotive, EV, and equipment industries. I specialize in high-volume vehicle reconditioning, parts management, and lean manufacturing, ensuring inventory accuracy and seamless operations across service, sales, and logistics.At Nikola, I led national supply chain strategy for the zero-emission truck division, implementing SAP, Salesforce, and TMS to streamline parts ordering, inventory management, and fulfillment. I developed data-driven stocking models that reduced backorders by 20% and improved cross-functional collaboration across Production, Engineering, and Logistics teams.I thrive on leading large teams, building resilient processes, and turning complex operational challenges into actionable solutions. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, aligning strategy with execution to meet organizational goals while fostering high-performing teams.

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