Lead Lot Operations Specialist (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Lot Operations Specialist to oversee daily lot activities, check-in, staging, and movement of vehicles in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule is Mon-Fri, 8a-5p with weekend rotations. Requires strong communication, supervisory skills, and a valid driver’s license. Prior supervision of lot staff and basic computer use are important to ensure smooth operations and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 7 years’ experience, or an equivalent combination with 5–9 years in related field.
• Strong communication and interaction skills required.
• Competent supervisory and excellent organizational skills required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with both standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic computer skills preferred; OSHA and EPA knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operation of the vehicle check-in area by leading the drivers and coordinating workflows.
• Coordinate movement of vehicles from check-in to sale staging to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee incoming vehicles and ensure proper stocking, numbering, and parking.
• Provide quality service and interact with customers to resolve issues.
• Complete paperwork and reports detailing lot activities (AR, maps, no-sales, etc.).
• Inspect and maintain lot operations equipment and ensure it works properly.
• Supervise lot operations staff, assign duties, schedule work, and monitor performance.
• Assist Supervisor with counseling, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions as needed.

Skills

Strong communication & interaction

Supervisory & organizational

Safe driver’s license

Drive standard/automatic vehicles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lead Lot Operations Specialist

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $24.23 - $36.35/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.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a - 5p; Must be available for weekend rotations

This position supervises and directs the daily activities of the lot personnel and the lot operations function for the Auction and ensures the efficient, orderly and proper check-in, staging and moving of vehicles on the lot and through the production points.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operation of the vehicle check-in area by leading and coordinating the activities and the workflow of the drivers.
• Ensure efficient lot operation by coordinating the movement of vehicles from check-in to the sale staging.
• Oversee and ensure that incoming vehicles are received, stocked-in, numerated and parked in the proper areas.
• Provide quality service and interact with customers to resolve any problems that may occur.
• Complete paperwork and reports outlining the sales lot activities, including accounts receivable, lot maps, no sales reports, etc.
• Inspect and maintain lot operations equipment and ensure that it is functional and in good working condition.
• 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 Supervisor in counseling and disciplining employees as necessary. Under the direction of the Supervisor, plan, monitor and evaluate employee job performance, and assist manager in conducting performance appraisals
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience. OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 5 years’ experience; OR 9 years’ experience in a related field.
• Strong communication and interaction skills required.
• Competent supervisory and excellent organizational skills required.
• Safe driver’s needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

Preferred:

• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Medium strength. Ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.) Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts hazard, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Moderate noise level. Frequent exposure to outdoor weather.

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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.

EOE, including disability/vets

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.