Lead Lot Operations Specialist (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Natural Bridge Junction (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking a location supervisor to orient and direct a team of drivers during auction operations. You will coordinate assignments, communicate with management to ensure smooth vehicle flow, and monitor van movements and lot locations throughout the day.

The role requires safety compliance, ability to work overtime, and hands-on driving across the lot with occasional pickups and drop-offs of employees and vehicles.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of the van and clean and service the vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety standards

Driver's license

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.