Zone Admin (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Lot Operations Associate to organize and position vehicles within designated zones, ensuring moves align with daily dashboard data and supervisor guidance. You will label, route, and stage vehicles, while engaging service teams for inoperable units and upholding Cox/Manheim values.

The role emphasizes safe vehicle handling, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with crew leaders to maintain accurate inventory movement. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3–5 years in a related field also considered.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive standard and automatic transmission.
• Safe driving record and basic vehicle/mechanical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain vehicle placement within the designated zone to standard set by lot operations leadership.
• Use daily information from Supervisors and dashboards to decide moves in the assigned zone.
• Support safety improvements and efficient vehicle movement in and out of the zone.
• Move and stage vehicles safely, routing to proper destinations to avoid extra drops and loads.
• Confirm operability and engage service/towing for inoperable vehicles.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to track movements.
• Communicate status of inventory to crew leaders and managers; set priorities as needed.
• Model Cox/Manheim values and ensure respectful treatment of employees.
• Adhere to all company policies on conduct; promote safety as a visible safety leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned; overtime may be required as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle movement coordination

Basic mechanical knowledge

Communicating with crew leaders

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Any higher degree/certification in related discipline

Job description

Job 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.

Qualifications

Minimum

• 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.)

Preferred

• 6 months of auction or driving experience preferred.




• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.




• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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.




• Must be able to walk long distances.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.