Lot Operations Specialist II ( Manheim)

Lot Operations Specialist II

The Lot Operations Specialist II at Cox Automotive plays a crucial role in organizing and maintaining the placement of vehicles within designated zones or move areas, adhering to the standards established by lot operations leadership. This position requires daily utilization of information from supervisors and Lot Ops dashboards to make informed decisions regarding vehicle staging in assigned areas. The specialist is responsible for continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety and ensure the efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their designated zones. In this role, the specialist will move vehicles and stage them safely to their proper work destinations, aiming to eliminate multiple drop-off points and ensure full loads. They will confirm that all vehicles are operable, engaging service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are identified. Additionally, the specialist will label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements, thereby reducing the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport. Effective communication with crew leaders and managers regarding inventory levels is essential, as the specialist will prioritize tasks based on the current status of the move area. The role also involves setting an example by championing Cox / Manheim values, ensuring respectful treatment of all employees, and implementing company policies related to employee and customer conduct. The specialist will be a visible representation of Manheim's safety commitment, following all safety and health procedures and modeling appropriate behaviors. Other duties may be assigned by management, and the specialist may be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities :

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area.
• Utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions for the assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper work destinations.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely and engage service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox / Manheim values and ensuring respectful treatment of all employees.
• 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.

Qualifications : Minimum-

Preferred-

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and / or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.