Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for orienting and instructing new drivers, assigning and directing the work of employees, and communicating schedules and assignments to crew members. The specialist will also manage vehicle flow, maintain logs of vehicle stock numbers and lot locations, and handle vehicle documentation. Key duties include imaging vehicles, maintaining tools and equipment, prepping and cleaning vehicles, and transporting personnel. The role also involves demonstrating a commitment to safety, working with management to review work volumes and staffing levels, and enforcing company policies. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field.
• Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Must 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.

Nice To Haves

• Any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years' experience in a related discipline.

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.
• Completing work orders & other vehicle documentation.
• Imaging of vehicles before and after Detail completion.
• Keeping Tools and Equipment in excellent shape.
• Prepping, cleaning, washing & waxing cars.
• 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

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 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