Supervisor, Inspections (Manheim Oceanside)

CAI Cox Automotive Corp Svcs., LLC; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an Inspections Supervisor in Oceanside, CA to lead a team of inspectors and check-in staff. You will ensure accurate condition reports and timely client satisfaction, coordinating vehicle flow from registration to sale lanes and maintaining logs.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize lot operations and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ related experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage inspectors.
• Experience in vehicle operations or auctions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of inspectors and check-in staff to ensure top-notch condition reports.
• Coordinate vehicle movement from registration area to sale lanes and back lot.
• Review check-in procedures and maintain accurate receiving logs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Vehicle Operations Job Profile Supervisor, Inspections Management Level Supervisor Flexible Work Option No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location Travel % No Work Shift Day

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $66,700.00 - $100,100.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program.

Job Description

Are you ready to take the wheel and lead a team that ensures every vehicle gets the spotlight it deserves? As our Inspections Supervisor, you’ll be the go-to leader for a crew of inspectors and check-in staff, making sure every condition report is top-notch and every client expectation is met with precision and pride.

What You’ll Be Driving

• Ensure efficient lot operations by coordinating the movement of vehicles from the registration area to the sale lanes or back lot.
• Assist with Lot operations overview.
• Review and implement check-in procedures, making sure vehicles are checked in and out correctly.
• Monitor incoming vehicles and ensure that they are received, stocked-in, numerated, staged, and moved through the sale lanes in proper order.
• Maintain a complete and thorough receiving log, listing all vehicles received, and review daily for accuracy.
• Distribute updated logs, transporter condition reports and invoices to the appropriate personnel for processing.
• Manage and direct the documentation of vehicle condition writing and Condition Report and/or computer data entry.
• Supervises quality control activities to assure accurate, timely and complete condition reports (CR's), both hard copy and ECR type.
• Performs physical checks on random vehicles.
• Provides detailed and timely feedback to employees.
• Administers equipment and maintains inventory supplies used in the department.
• Assures that account specific guidelines concerning CR writing are being followed.
• Maintains knowledge of account specific needs and communicates changes to departmental employees.
• Prepares daily reports by account to determine priorities for the day (oldest cars by receiving date and sale cars first) and adjusts workload.
• Searches for outstanding vehicles in other locations.
• Provide quality service and interact with dealers to resolve customer complaints or any other problems that may occur.
• Assign and reissue numbers to dealers, register vehicles, coordinate vehicle running on lease lanes and pre-sales, and issue dealer registration credits.
• Maintains communication with other departments and management team providing relevant information to coordinate activities of the department and ensure high quality of service to both internal and external customers.
• Supervise and direct the work of vehicle registration employees by determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, expediting the workflow, assigning duties and examining work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Assist manager in counseling and disciplining employee, monitoring and evaluating employee job performance, and conducting performance appraisals.
• 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.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What Makes This Role a Winner

Be a key player in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Opportunities to grow within Cox/Manheim’s values-driven culture. Lead a team that values respect, collaboration, and excellence. Enjoy a role that blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on action.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience in a related field; a master's degree and 1 year of experience; or a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience Requires strong leadership skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization Preferred Degree in related discipline strongly desired Experience in auction industry desired

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

• The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
• 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.

In California, we will consider non-driving candidates who use alternate means of transportation in accordance with applicable law.

Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.