Lead Lot Operations Specialist (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a capable supervisor to orient drivers, manage vehicle logistics, and coordinate daily operations at our Bridgeton site. This role focuses on ensuring efficient staff deployment and safe, timely transportation for crews during sale operations.

The candidate will lead by example, enforce company policies, and work with management to optimize staffing and performance. Overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with related experience, or higher education/certifications.
• Valid driver's license required for safe operation of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers on duties and assist supervisor in assigning work.
• Coordinate vehicle flow and maintain stock log for each vehicle and lot location.
• Schedule and communicate assignments to crew; manage vans and transport drivers to locations.
• Ensure timely pick-up/drop-off of employees and vehicles; transport accordingly.
• Lead safety practices and cooperate with Market Safety Lead on safety programs.
• Review workloads with manager; monitor staffing to ensure efficiency and service quality.
• Lead by example, enforce policies, and ensure respectful treatment of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned; overtime may be required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Driving

Policy enforcement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Details:

• Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their job duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing the work of employees.
• Communicate with supervisor or manager to assure proper flow of vehicles and maintain log of stock numbers for each vehicle moved and its lot location.
• Communicate schedules and assignments to the crew members.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations. Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of employees and vehicles by transporting them according to schedule to their proper work destinations.
• Shuttle employees across the lot and occasionally between locations.
• Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel across the Auction,
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with Market Safety Lead 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 leads 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 management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Spend most of the day driving and getting in and out of vehicles, locating sale units, and moving through multiple areas during sale operations.
• Standing for long period of time checking in and out temps .
• Frequently lift and carry automotive batteries weighing approximately 18 pounds to jump-start vehicles.
• Jump-start 65% to 75% of units being moved during sale operations.
• Lift batteries from ground level to shoulder height to install on vehicles for starting purposes.
• These tasks are performed not only on sale day but also five days a week as part of regular operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED plus 7 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of related work experience, OR 9 years of related work experience.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.

USD 22.02 - 33.08 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets