State Manager, Automotive Inspections - Nevada

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3 days ago Requisition

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on October 16, 2026 subject to change based on business need.

The State Manager, Automotive Inspections provides executive-level operational leadership for DEKRA's automotive inspection programs and station network within an assigned state or region. This leader holds end-to-end accountability for safe, compliant, customer-focused, and profitable operations, translating enterprise strategy into disciplined execution across multiple locations.

In partnership with the SVP, Operations
- Vehicle Inspections, the State Manager owns operating performance against revenue, EBIT, budget, quality, productivity, and customer-experience objectives. The role leads Area Managers and Station Managers, strengthens leadership capability, optimizes labor and assets, and uses financial and operational insight to identify risk, resolve root causes, and deliver sustainable improvement. The State Manager also serves as a senior representative of DEKRA with regulators, business customers, consumers, landlords, vendors, and industry stakeholders and may lead integrations, launches, expansions, and other strategic initiatives.

• Actively contribute to a culture of safety and health by demonstrating accountability, communication, and oversight in the following key areas:
  Strategic Alignment, Accountability, Performance Monitoring, Reports, Communication & Engagement, Incident Management, and Corrective Actions.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all automotive inspection programs and stations within the assigned state or region, ensuring alignment with DEKRA’s business objectives, safety standards, and operational priorities.
• Lead, coach, and hold Area Managers and Station Managers accountable for achieving financial, operational, customer-service, compliance, and workforce-performance expectations.
• Own the financial performance of assigned programs, including revenue, EBIT, profitability, labor costs, operating expenses, and station-level financial results.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process; routinely analyze P&L statements, budget variances, general ledger activity, and performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Establish and oversee performance-management systems for test volume, productivity, staffing, service delivery, quality, equipment availability, customer satisfaction, and other key operational indicators.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement by identifying root causes, standardizing best practices, optimizing resources, and implementing sustainable solutions across the station network.
• Ensure all assigned programs and locations comply with state program requirements, contractual obligations, DEKRA policies, quality standards, internal controls, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Champion a high-performance, safety-focused, and inclusive workplace culture that strengthens employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, accountability, retention, and professional development.
• Ensure consistently exceptional customer experience across B2B and B2C operations by monitoring service performance, resolving escalated concerns, and implementing improvements that protect and strengthen the DEKRA brand.
• Oversee station facilities, leases, equipment, property-management obligations, and brand standards, ensuring…