Zone Administrator (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking a Yard Operations Associate in Mount Juliet, TN to organize vehicle placement, stage vehicles, and optimize yard movement. You will use Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to decide staging actions and ensure safe, efficient operations daily.

Responsibilities include labeling, communicating priorities, and adhering to Cox/Manheim values. The role requires basic mechanical knowledge, valid license, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related work experience, OR 5 years of related work experience.
• 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 the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• Utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area.
• Engage in continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of the zone area.
• Move vehicles and stage them safely to proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop-off points and under-filled loads.
• Confirm all vehicles can operate safely and engage service/tow teams for inoperable vehicles.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and avoid extra labeling.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers about inventory status and priorities.
• Champion Cox/Manheim values and ensure respectful treatment of all employees.
• Implement all company policies and procedures related to conduct.
• Model and enforce safety and health procedures in the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned and be open to overtime when needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Vehicle operation

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5 years related work experience

Job description

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership.
• On a daily basis utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to the safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their 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 tow teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with the 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 make the decision of what is a priority.
• 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.

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.
• On a daily basis utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to the safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their 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 tow teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with the 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 make the decision of what is a priority.
• 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.

Minimum

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3 years of related work experience, OR any degree or certification above a High School Diploma/GED plus 1 year of related work experience, OR 5 years of related work experience.
• 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 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.
• 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