Associate Director, West Region – ADESA

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must live in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone or be open to relocating to an area within one of these time zones.
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time, as indicated for the Associate Director role supporting sites.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience leading complex business transformation initiatives, developing people, and solving complex operational problems in a high-volume environment, potentially drawing on experience in areas like lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge and understanding of key operations principles (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.) is beneficial.
• Strategic data analysis.
• Proven ability to quickly identify areas of opportunity and independently recommend viable solutions, change management, and leadership.
• Strong leadership skills – lead through encouragement and coaching, navigates conflict through positive conflict resolution.
• A strong understanding and an excellent track record of leading operations, specifically Auction Operations.
• A proven track record of leading and growing exempt-level leaders while seamlessly implementing key changes and growth or efficiency initiatives.
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues without guidance from others and to guide others through complex issue resolution and lead change.
• Highly proficient with computer systems and applications.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment.
• Proven ability to provide valuable and actionable feedback.
• Ability to work variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work.
• Constant – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
• Frequent – grasping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting driving
• Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.