Zone Administrator - Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Matteson, IL

8d • $17 - $25 • 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 this position involves contributing to continuous improvement efforts focused on safety and the efficient flow of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone. The role requires moving vehicles safely to their proper destinations, ensuring efficient staging to avoid multiple drop-off points and maximize load capacity. Additionally, the specialist must confirm vehicle operability, arrange for service or tow trucks for inoperable vehicles, and apply sale and routing labels to maintain accurate inventory tracking. Effective communication with crew leaders and managers regarding inventory status and priorities is essential. The Zone Administrator is expected to embody Cox/Manheim values, treating all employees with respect, and implementing company policies and procedures. A strong commitment to safety, including adherence to all safety and health procedures and modeling safe behaviors, is paramount. This position may require overtime as dictated by business needs.

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 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

• 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