Zone Administrator (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 2,080,000 - 3,126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a qualified Vehicle Operations Associate to manage vehicle placement, staging, and movements across zones. You will use daily dashboards to guide decisions, ensure safety, and coordinate with crew leaders to maintain accurate inventory flow.

The role emphasizes safe driving, adherence to policies, and teamwork in a dynamic yard environment. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• OR higher-level degree/certification beyond 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 issues (flat tires, low gas, jump-starting vehicles).

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain vehicle placement within the designated zone.
• Use daily dashboards to inform move decisions in their zone.
• Improve safety and efficiency of vehicle movements.
• Move and stage vehicles to proper work destinations to optimize loads.
• Ensure operable vehicles are moved and coordinate towing when needed.
• Label vehicles to track movements and reduce paperwork.
• Communicate inventory status with crew leaders and managers.
• Model Cox/Manheim values and ensure respectful conduct.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Model safety behaviors and health procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

HS Diploma/GED or higher

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.

USD 15.10 - 22.69 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $15.10 - $22.69/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated 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 commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. 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