Lot Operations Specialist II - Zone Administrator (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. in Riverside, CA is seeking a Driver/Logistics Associate to orient and instruct new drivers, coordinate vehicle moves, and lead lane activities on sale days.

You will ensure proper flow of vehicles and maintain accurate logs of stock and lot locations. You will also communicate schedules to the crew, transport vans and personnel to destinations, perform basic vehicle checks, and uphold Safety Excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Orient and instruct new drivers on job duties and assist in assigning work.
• Maintain flow of vehicles and log stock numbers and lot location.
• Communicate schedules to crew members.
• Lead lane operations on sale days.
• Coordinate moves with lot manager and quadrant coordinator.
• Transport vans and drivers to locations; ensure timely pick-up/drop-off.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and basic servicing.
• Enforce safety procedures and support Safety Excellence.
• Review staffing levels and improve efficiency and customer service.
• Set a positive example and uphold Cox/Manheim values.
• Perform other duties; overtime may be required.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety-conscious

Effective communication

Logistics coordination

Vehicle operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Any related certification/degree

Job description

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Serve as lane leader on sale days
• Coordinate move requirements with lot manager and quadrant coordinator.
• Assist supervisor in making sure that lease lanes and pre-sales are properly staged and parked.
• Manage vans and transporting 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Safe Drivers needed; Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump starting vehicles).
• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.
• Knowledge of LDM preferred.
• Required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear, vision abilities required to include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.