Lot Operations Specialist II - Zone Administrator

Cox Communications • Elkridge, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for organizing and maintaining the placement of vehicles within a designated zone or move area according to established standards. The specialist will use information from dashboards to make daily decisions about staging their assigned zone. A key aspect of the role involves continuous improvement efforts focused on the safety and efficiency of vehicle movement. The position requires driving vehicles to their proper destinations, ensuring they are staged safely to eliminate multiple drop-off points and less than full loads. The specialist must also confirm vehicles can operate safely and coordinate with service and tow teams for inoperable vehicles. Additionally, they will label vehicles for sale and routing, communicate inventory status and priorities to leadership, and set an example by upholding company values and ensuring respectful treatment of all employees. Safety commitment is paramount, requiring adherence to all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors. Other duties may be assigned by management.

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 field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles.)

Nice To Haves

• 6 months auction or driving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• Utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts relating to the safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop-off points and less than full loads.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely and engage service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with the sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and eliminate the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area and make the decision of what is a priority.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Be a visible representation of Manheim’s safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to these directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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.
• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

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