Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Rochester, NY

3d • 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 daily information from supervisors and lot operations dashboards to make informed decisions about vehicle movement within their assigned zone. A key aspect of the role involves continuous improvement efforts focused on safety and the efficient movement of vehicles. The specialist will also be responsible for staging vehicles safely, segmenting them into proper work destinations to optimize efficiency, and confirming vehicle operability, engaging service and towing teams for inoperable vehicles. Additionally, the role includes labeling vehicles for sale and routing, communicating inventory status and priorities to crew leaders and managers, and championing company values by treating all employees with respect. The specialist is expected to be a visible representation of the company's safety commitment by adhering to all safety and health procedures and modeling safe behaviors. Other duties as assigned by management may be required, including overtime as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Minimum 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.)
• Must be able to walk long distances.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Applicants 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

• 6 months of 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 daily from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions related to their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move and stage vehicles in a safe arrangement and segment into 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 prioritize as necessary.
• 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

• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED