Auction Lot Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation with pay

7 paid holidays

Wellness hours

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

MSCOX in Texas seeks a supervisor to direct daily lot operations, leading check-in, lane flow, and vehicle staging for sales events. You will oversee drivers, check-in staff, and support teams to ensure accurate check-in, proper sequencing, and high quality service.

The role requires strong supervisory and communication skills, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and adherence to company policies. A valid driver’s license and ability to drive standard and automatic vehicles are required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• High School Diploma with five years of related experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with three years of related experience.
• Master's Degree with up to two years of related experience.
• Ph.D. with up to one year of related 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 the activities and the workflow of the sale lot drivers, check-in personnel, lane captains, and other lot operations employees.
• Ensure efficient lot operations by coordinating the movement of vehicles from check-in to sale lanes. Supervise flow to ensure incoming vehicles are received, stocked in, numbered, and parked in the proper areas.
• Provide quality service and interact with customers to resolve any problems that may occur.
• Inspect and maintain lot operations equipment and ensure that it is functional and in good working condition.
• Monitor lot damage and meet with the Operations Manager regularly to review and resolve potential lot operations problems.
• Coordinate with Reconditioning
• Check-in, Factory, and Fleet/Lease departments to schedule and prepare vehicles for sale, ensure accurate and efficient vehicle check-in, and maintain the proper sequence of vehicles.
• Supervise and direct the work of lot operations employees by determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, expediting the workflow, assigning duties, and monitoring work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Assist the manager in counseling and disciplining employees as necessary.
• Under the direction of the manager, plan, monitor, and evaluate employee job performance, and assist the manager in conducting performance appraisals.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Work with manager to review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.
• Effectively lead the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer software proficiency

Valid driver's license

Ability to drive standard & automatic

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

MSCOX in Texas seeks a supervisor to direct daily lot operations, leading check-in, lane flow, and vehicle staging for sales events. You will oversee drivers, check-in staff, and support teams to ensure accurate check-in, proper sequencing, and high quality service.

The role requires strong supervisory and communication skills, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and adherence to company policies. A valid driver’s license and ability to drive standard and automatic vehicles are required.