Supervisor, Lot Operations - Manheim Detroit (PM Shift)

Cox Enterprises; Carleton (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises in Michigan seeks an Operations Supervisor for the Auction division. You will oversee multiple lot areas, coordinate lot movements, supervise shop support, and lead daily activities to meet productivity, quality and service expectations.

You will champion safety across the lot, conduct routine observations, enforce procedures, and communicate priorities with management. Required experience in automobile or auction environments, strong leadership, and safe-driving record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and five years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Bachelor's or higher preferred with related experience.
• Experience in automobile industry or the Auction business.
• Strong communication and interaction skills.
• Competent supervisory and organizational skills.
• Experienced computer and software knowledge.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record required.
• OSHA/EPA regulations knowledge preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift 1–30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily activities of multiple operational areas, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Supervise and direct employees, assign work, monitor progress, and address operational needs.
• Manage counseling and disciplining employees as necessary.
• Direct lot operations to ensure vehicles are properly staged and moved safely.
• Assist Mechanic Shop Manager with daily shop operations and workload coordination.
• Monitor processes to ensure SOP compliance and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and safety.
• Ensure staffing and resources meet daily needs.
• Maintain clear communication with management and staff on priorities and safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Physical ability

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Shift will be Mon - Fri 2 PM - 10:30 PM each day

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating multiple operational areas across the Auction, including lot operations, mechanic shop support, and lot safety. The role directs the daily activities of lot personnel to ensure vehicles are staged and moved efficiently and safely throughout the lot and sale lanes, while also supervising shop employees and coordinating daily work to meet productivity, quality, and service expectations. In addition, this position provides leadership for safety and environmental activities on the lot, working closely with Auction staff to promote safe working conditions, identify concerns, and maintain consistent communication regarding safety-related activities.

Job Responsibilities: Operations

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of multiple operational areas, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality and service standards.
• Supervise, coach, and provide daily direction to employees, including assigning work, monitoring progress, and addressing operational needs.
• Manage counseling and disciplining employees as necessary, monitoring and evaluating
• Direct lot operations to ensure vehicles are properly staged, organized, and moved safely and efficiently throughout the lot and sale lanes.
• Assist the Mechanic Shop Manager with daily shop operations, including coordinating workload and supporting employees in meeting production and quality expectations.
• Monitor process and work with production employees to ensure SOP is being adhered to.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, workflow, organization, safety, and overall productivity.
• Help ensure staffing and resources are effectively utilized to meet daily operational requirements.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with management and employees regarding operational priorities, safety concerns, and changing business needs.

Job Responsibilities: Safety

• Serve as a primary point of contact for lot safety, promoting a strong safety culture and reinforcing safe work practices across operational areas.
• Conduct routine observations of lot and work areas to identify potential safety hazards and elevate or coordinate corrective actions as appropriate.
• Reinforce compliance with established safety procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Support safety meetings, employee safety communications, and ongoing safety awareness initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination and documentation of safety incidents, concerns, and corrective actions according to established procedures.
• Lead by example by demonstrating accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • High School diploma and five years of relevant experience in a related field. ~OR~
  • Bachelor's Degree and three years of relevant experience in a related field. ~OR~
  • Master's Degree and up to two years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Experience in automobile industry or the Auction business.
• Strong communication and interaction skills.
• Competent supervisory and organizational skills.
• Experienced computer and software knowledge.
• Valid drivers license and a safe driving record required. Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations preferred.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-30 pounds. Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks. Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts hazard, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate noise level. Exposure to all weather conditions.

USD 50,400.00 - 75,600.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $50,400.00 - $75,600.00. 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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets