Lot Operations Specialist II

Cox Enterprises•Ocoee, FL

1d•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 utilize daily information from supervisors and lot operations dashboards to make informed decisions about vehicle staging and movement. A key aspect of the role involves continuous improvement efforts focused on safety and the efficient movement of vehicles. The specialist will ensure vehicles are staged safely in their proper work destinations, confirm operational safety, and engage service or tow trucks for inoperable vehicles. Additionally, they will label vehicles with sale and routing information to maintain accuracy and reduce the need for additional labeling by crew leaders. Communication with crew leaders and managers regarding inventory levels and priorities is essential. The role also requires upholding company values, implementing policies and procedures, and acting as a visible representation of the company's safety commitment.

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 driver's 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.)
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
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.
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

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 to stage 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 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 truck 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

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)