Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lead Lot Operations Specialist

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.49 - $32.26/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Manheim, part of the Cox Automotive family of businesses, is looking for a Team Lead to coach our teams with winning strategies to move vehicles, employees, and customers safely around our multi-acre lots like champions. This position will focus on production, team engagement, communication, inventories and safety.

What You’ll Do

Manheim’s massive auction lot is your playing field. Your driving teams – rookies and pros alike – will look to you for the second-to-second strategic decisions that will catapult us into the lead by safely moving thousands of vehicles for our auctions.

Train new drivers, crew leaders and zone administrator and help them find their place on your tight-knit team.

Coach and monitor all drivers, crew leaders and zone administrator on safety procedures.

Make sure each auction is adequately staffed and assist in communicating schedules and assignments.

Keep an auction day playbook with each Manheim vehicle stock number and lot location, ensuring each vehicle is where it should be when it needs to be.

Collaborate with your lot manager and zone administrators to move vehicles and people to ensure each auction operates like a well-oiled high-performance engine, purring smoothly, safely, and without incident.

Transport drivers, customers, and employees to locations as needed and on schedule.

Perform daily van maintenance, biweekly cleaning, and routine oil changes and upkeep, on vans.

Partner with various support teams (i.e., Recon, Safety, Security, Commercial and Dealer Service) to ensure effective and efficient operational processes align with company. objectives, strategies, and high-quality customer service and support.

Hold daily meetings with team to discuss Safety, Performance, Engagement, etc.

May send and response to emails on all accounts.

Update AS400 notes on any problem vehicles.

Collaborate with other leadership teams or key players around the auction for any operational needs.

May have to jump in and lead a crew on days when short staff.

Assist with sale day operation, making sure lane leaders, starters, backdoor captains and traffic control is efficient during sale day.

Clocking in and out contract employees.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

May be required to work overtime as the business needs.

QualificationsMinimum:

High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience.

OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years’ experience;

OR 9 years’ experience in a related field

Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.

Ability to drive automatic and standard transmission vehicles.

Basic mechanical experience (checking fluids, jump-starting vehicles, etc.).

Preferred:

General knowledge of lot layouts and auction operations.

Knows how to use a TC-75

Knowledge of OCC and AS400 Tool

Experience in automobile industry or the Auction business required.

Strong communication and interaction skills required.

Good computer and software knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift at least 15 lbs.

This is a physically demanding, fast-paced job in a chaotic environment. You’ll need to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, reach, hear, and talk for extended times.

Ability to work in varying weather conditions, tolerate elevated noise levels and ongoing car exhaust fumes.

Vision: ability to see close, distance, color variations, depth perception, and adjust focus.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.