Auction Lot Operations Lead

Cox Automotive; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive seeks a Lot Operations Supervisor to lead daily auction lot duties, ensuring efficient staging and movement of vehicles through sale lanes. You will manage check-in, lane captains, and lot drivers, coordinate vehicle flow, and uphold safety and policy standards.

You will support the Operations Manager with performance reviews, staffing, and process improvements to maximize throughput and customer satisfaction at the yard.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and five years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree and up to two years of relevant experience
• Ph.D. and up to one year of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with lot operations daily to ensure efficient operations before and after sale
• Supervise the daily operation of the vehicle check-in area by supervising and coordinating activities of lot personnel
• Coordinate the movement of vehicles from check-in to the sale lanes and ensure proper sequencing
• Provide quality service and interact with customers to resolve problems
• Inspect and maintain lot operations equipment and ensure functional condition
• Monitor lot damage and review issues with Operations Manager
• Schedule and prepare vehicles for sale across departments
• Lead lot operations employees and monitor performance against policies and procedures
• Assist the manager in counseling and disciplining employees as necessary
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate employee performance and conduct appraisals
• Demonstrate safety commitment and support Safety Excellence initiatives
• Review volumes and staffing to ensure efficiency and KPI targets
• Lead the team and enforce Cox/Manheim values and professional conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cox Automotive seeks a Lot Operations Supervisor to lead daily auction lot duties, ensuring efficient staging and movement of vehicles through sale lanes. You will manage check-in, lane captains, and lot drivers, coordinate vehicle flow, and uphold safety and policy standards.

You will support the Operations Manager with performance reviews, staffing, and process improvements to maximize throughput and customer satisfaction at the yard.