Vehicle Zone Lead: Safe Moves & Inventory Flow

Cox Enterprises; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manheim in College Park, GA is seeking a Yard Operations Associate to organize and move vehicles within the designated zone, using daily dashboards to guide decisions and maintain safety standards. You will label vehicles for sale, coordinate with crew leaders, and help manage inventory accuracy while upholding Cox/Manheim values.

Strong teamwork and the ability to stand for long periods are essential; overtime may be required.

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 in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying (i.e., flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles.)

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• Utilize information daily from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions related to their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move and stage vehicles in a safe arrangement and segment into proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop off points and less than full loads.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely and engage service and towing teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and eliminate the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area and prioritize as necessary.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.
• Implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Be a visible representation of Manheim’s safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures, and modeling the behaviors related to these directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Skills

Safe driving

Licensed driver

Vehicle handling

Mechanical basics

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

3 years related experience

5 years related experience

Job description

Manheim in College Park, GA is seeking a Yard Operations Associate to organize and move vehicles within the designated zone, using daily dashboards to guide decisions and maintain safety standards. You will label vehicles for sale, coordinate with crew leaders, and help manage inventory accuracy while upholding Cox/Manheim values.

Strong teamwork and the ability to stand for long periods are essential; overtime may be required.