Lot Operations Specialist II Lane Leader (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Anaheim, CA

2d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for orienting and instructing new drivers, assisting the supervisor in assigning and directing work, and ensuring the proper flow of vehicles. The specialist will maintain logs of vehicle stock numbers and locations, communicate schedules and assignments to crew members, and manage vans and transport drivers. Key duties include ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles, shuttling employees to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days, and providing transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites. The role also involves picking up and dropping off employees and other Auction personnel to/from various locations. Daily maintenance and routine checks of the van, including cleaning and servicing with fuel, lubricants, and accessories, are required. A strong commitment to safety is essential, involving adherence to all safety and health procedures and cooperation with the Market Safety Manager. The specialist will work with management to review work volumes, plan staffing levels for efficiency and quality, and monitor departmental performance against KPIs. This role effectively leads the team by setting an example, championing company values, and ensuring respectful treatment of all employees, while also enforcing company policies and procedures. Overtime may be required as business needs dictate.

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.

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)