Zone Operations Specialist — Vehicle Staging & Safety

Cox Enterprises; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to organize vehicle placement and movement within designated zones. You will use dashboards and supervisor guidance to stage lots safely and efficiently, improving processes and ensuring safe operations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with relevant experience, valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate both standard and automatic transmissions. Overtime may be required.

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.)

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.

Skills

Safe driving

Driver's license

Vehicle operation

Mechanical knowledge

Transmission knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Cox Automotive in Mount Juliet, TN is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to organize vehicle placement and movement within designated zones. You will use dashboards and supervisor guidance to stage lots safely and efficiently, improving processes and ensuring safe operations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with relevant experience, valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate both standard and automatic transmissions. Overtime may be required.