Lot Operations Specialist II - Crew Leader (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Driver Supervisor in Riverside, CA to orient new drivers and assign work to ensure efficient vehicle flow. The role manages vans, coordinates pickups, communicates schedules, and enforces safety standards across daily operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of related experience and a valid driver’s license. Overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, or 5 years in related discipline.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Good safety record and ability to coach others.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers regarding their duties and assist supervisor in assigning and directing work.
• Communicate with supervisor 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 crew members.
• Manage vans and transport drivers to locations, ensuring timely pick-up and drop-off according to schedule.
• Shuttle employees to and from auxiliary parking on sale days and assist transporting inventories at remote sites.
• Pick-up and drop-off employees and Auction personnel to/from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, and customer locations.
• Perform daily maintenance and routine checks of vans and service vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Demonstrate safety commitment and cooperate with Market Safety Manager on safety activities.

Skills

Driver's license

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Schedule coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job 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 to and from auxiliary parking lots on sale days; provide transportation to employees parking inventoried vehicles at remote sites.
• Pick-up and drop-off employees and other Auction personnel to/from the Auction, parking lots, dealerships, customer locations/businesses, and other locations.
• 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 Manager 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.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field.
• 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; OR 5 years' experience in a related discipline.
• Safe driver's needed; valid driver's license required.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.