Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Bridgeton, MO

2d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for organizing and maintaining the placement of vehicles within designated zones or move areas according to established standards. The specialist will use daily information from dashboards to make move decisions, stage vehicles safely to their proper destinations, and ensure all vehicles can operate safely, arranging for service or towing when necessary. They will also label vehicles for accurate movement and communicate inventory status to management. The position requires upholding company values, implementing policies, and modeling safety commitments. This role may require overtime as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of related work experience OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related work experience OR 5 years of related work experience
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmissions
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump starting vehicles.)
• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds
• Must currently 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

• 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 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 towing teams when inoperable vehicles are found
• Label vehicles with 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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