Supervisor, Lot Operations - Manheim Georgia

Cox Automotive Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation with pay

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Family leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking a Lot Operations Supervisor based onsite at Manheim Georgia in Atlanta. The role oversees daily lot activities, directs check-in and lane operations, and ensures efficient vehicle movement and customer service during sales.

The position requires leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage staff while maintaining safety and policy compliance. Onsite schedule with varied shifts supports auction readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; related automotive/auction experience preferred.
• 1+ year in management, supervisory, or lead role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Safe drivers with valid license and ability to drive standard/automatic vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily lot operations to ensure efficiency before and after sale.
• Supervise check-in area activities and lane flow to orderly staging of vehicles.
• Coordinate movement of vehicles from check-in to sale lanes and ensure proper stocking and parking.
• Interact with customers to resolve problems and ensure quality service.
• Inspect and maintain lot operations equipment and ensure it is functional.
• Review staffing and performance with the manager to improve operations.
• Lead the team at the location and enforce company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Schedule: This position is based onsite at Manheim Georgia, located on Campbellton Road in Atlanta, GA, and follows a Tuesday through Saturday schedule. Typical hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Tuesday through Friday and 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturdays. Daily end times may vary depending on workload and business demand.

This position supervises and directs the daily activities of the lot personnel and the lot operations function for the Auction and ensures the efficient, orderly and proper staging and moving of vehicles on the lot and through the sales lanes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with lot operations on a daily basis to ensure efficient operations prior to and after sale.
• Supervise the daily operation of the vehicle check-in area by supervising and coordinating the activities and the workflow of the sale lot drivers, check-in personnel, lane captains and other lot operations employees.
• Ensure efficient lot operations by coordinating the movement of vehicles from check-in to the sale lanes. Supervise flow to ensure that incoming vehicles are received, stocked-in, numerated and parked in the proper areas.
• Provide quality service and interact with customers to resolve any problems that may occur.
• Inspect and maintain lot operations equipment and ensure that it is functional and in good working condition.
• Monitor lot damage and meet with Operations Manager on a regular basis to review and resolve potential lot operations problems.
• Coordinate with Reconditioning, Check-in, Factory and Fleet/Lease departments to schedule and prepare vehicles for sale, ensure accurate and efficient vehicle check in and proper sequence of vehicles.
• Supervise and direct the work of lot operations employees by determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, expediting the workflow, assigning duties and monitoring work for accuracy and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Assist manager in counseling and disciplining employees as necessary. Under the direction of the manager, plan, monitor and evaluate employee job performance, and assist manager in conducting performance appraisals.
• 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.
• 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 manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a related field (automotive shop preferred). 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.
• 1+ year of experience in management, supervisory, or lead role.
• Minimum of 3 years lot operations experience preferred.
• Experience in automobile industry or the Auction business preferred.
• Strong communication and interaction skills required.
• Competent supervisory and organizational skills required.
• Good computer and software knowledge.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• 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