Lot Operations Manager - Vehicle Flow & Team Leadership

Cox Enterprises; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager, Lot Operations at Cox Automotive - USA leads Lot Operations, Vehicle Entry, Imaging and Inspections to ensure efficient lot flow. You will oversee daily operations, labor scheduling, vehicle movement, and coordination with related teams to deliver high quality service for dealers and auctions.

You will manage coordinators, monitor KPIs, and develop improvement strategies while maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring alignment with company policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years’ related experience, or equivalent mix.
• 1 year of leadership experience.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Strong management, decision-making and organization skills.
• Good computer and software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Lot Operations, Vehicle Entry, Imaging and Inspections.
• Direct labor scheduling, work assignments and vehicle movement.
• Manage lot coordinators and track vehicles for sale day flow.
• Report weekly Lot Operations metrics to leadership.
• Maintain relationships with customers including dealers and auctions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AS400 experience

Job description

The Manager, Lot Operations at Cox Automotive - USA leads Lot Operations, Vehicle Entry, Imaging and Inspections to ensure efficient lot flow. You will oversee daily operations, labor scheduling, vehicle movement, and coordination with related teams to deliver high quality service for dealers and auctions.

You will manage coordinators, monitor KPIs, and develop improvement strategies while maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring alignment with company policy.