Crew Leader - Lot Operations Specialist II
About The Position
Cox Automotive is seeking a Crew Leader - Lot Operations Specialist II to join their Vehicle Operations team. This role is an individual contributor position that requires the employee to work at a specified Cox location. The Crew Leader will be responsible for orienting and instructing new drivers, communicating schedules and assignments, managing vans and transport drivers, and ensuring the efficient flow of vehicles. The role also involves demonstrating a commitment to safety, working with management to review performance metrics, and leading the team by example. The Crew Leader will enforce company policies and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field.
- OR any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years' experience in a related discipline.
- Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
- Must be able to clear a pre-employment drug test.
- Must be able to work at a specified Cox location.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Responsibilities
- Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees.
- Communicate with supervisor or manager to assure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location.
- Communicate schedules and assignments to the crew members.
- Manage vans and transport drivers to locations. Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles by transporting them according to schedule to their proper work destinations.
- Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days; provide transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites.
- Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel to/from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, customer locations/businesses, and other locations.
- Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
- Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with Market Safety Manager in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
- Work with manager to review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.
- Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
- Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.
Benefits
- Sixteen hours of paid time off every month
- Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Bereavement leave
- Time off to vote
- Jury duty leave
- Volunteer time off
- Military leave
- Parental leave
- Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement planning (401(k))
- Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
