Lead Lot Operations Specialist (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Bridgeton, MO

6d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Lot Operations Specialist to join their Vehicle Operations team. This role involves orienting and instructing new drivers, assisting supervisors with directing work, and ensuring the smooth flow of vehicles. The Lead Lot Operations Specialist will communicate schedules and assignments to crew members, manage transport drivers, and perform daily maintenance checks on company vehicles. A strong commitment to safety is essential, as is the ability to lead a team by example and enforce company policies. The position requires a significant amount of driving, moving through various areas during sale operations, and performing physical tasks such as lifting batteries and jump-starting vehicles.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED plus 7 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of related work experience, OR 9 years of related work experience.
Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace, meaning 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.

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 across the lot and occasionally between locations.
Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel across the Auction.
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 Lead 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.
Spend most of the day driving and getting in and out of vehicles, locating sale units, and moving through multiple areas during sale operations.
Standing for long period of time checking in and out temps.
Frequently lift and carry automotive batteries weighing approximately 18 pounds to jump-start vehicles.
Jump-start 65% to 75% of units being moved during sale operations.
Lift batteries from ground level to shoulder height to install on vehicles for starting purposes.

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)