Crew Leader (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • San Antonio, TX

1d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Leader directs and supports vehicle operations crew members at a Cox Automotive/Manheim location. The role orients and instructs drivers, helps assign and direct employee work, communicates schedules and assignments, and coordinates vehicle flow and vehicle-location records. The Crew Leader also manages vans and transports employees and vehicles according to schedule, while performing routine vehicle checks and maintenance.

The position supports safe operations, staffing efficiency, work quality, and customer service. In partnership with management, the Crew Leader reviews work volumes and performance metrics, monitors staffing levels, and develops and carries out improvement strategies. The role leads by example, promotes Cox/Manheim values, treats employees respectfully, and enforces company conduct policies. This is an onsite, physically demanding, fast-paced role with outdoor exposure and possible overtime based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in a related field; alternatively, a different combination of qualifications may be considered, including any level of degree or certification beyond a high school diploma/GED in a related discipline, or 5 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving ability.
• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, reach, hear, and talk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and tolerate elevated noise levels and ongoing vehicle exhaust fumes.
• Vision sufficient for close and distance viewing, color variation, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test. The employer states it does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana test for this position; prohibited drug use, possession, or impairment during work hours or on company property or in company vehicles is not allowed.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of auction or driving experience.
• General knowledge of automotive lot layouts and auction operations.
• Experience working with the TC58.
• Ability to drive vehicles with automatic and standard transmissions.
• Basic mechanical experience, such as changing flat tires, checking fluids, and jump-starting vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct drivers regarding their job duties and assist the supervisor in assigning and directing employee work.
• Communicate with a supervisor or manager to ensure proper vehicle flow and maintain a log of stock numbers and vehicle lot locations.
• Communicate schedules and assignments to crew members.
• Manage vans and transport drivers and employees to locations, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs according to schedule.
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van; clean and service it with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Follow and model safety and health procedures, and cooperate with the Market Safety Manager in safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Work with the manager to review work volumes, plan and monitor staffing levels, and support efficiency, quality work, and effective customer service.
• Review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics, and develop and execute improvement strategies.
• Lead by example, champion Cox/Manheim values, and ensure employees are treated with respect.
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Work overtime when business needs dictate.

Benefits

• At least 16 hours of paid time off per month.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.
• Potential health care insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Potential 401(k) retirement planning.
• Potential sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED