Lane Leader - Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim)

$36,005 - $53,997/Yr

Cox Automotive - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Anaheim, CA

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Lot Operations Specialist II at Cox Automotive plays a crucial role in organizing and maintaining the placement of vehicles within designated zones or move areas, adhering to the standards established by lot operations leadership. This position requires daily utilization of information from supervisors and Lot Ops dashboards to make informed decisions regarding vehicle staging in assigned areas. The specialist is responsible for continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety and ensure the efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their designated zones. In this role, the specialist will move vehicles and stage them safely to their proper work destinations, aiming to eliminate multiple drop-off points and ensure full loads. They will confirm that all vehicles are operable, engaging service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are identified. Additionally, the specialist will label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements, thereby reducing the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport. Effective communication with crew leaders and managers regarding inventory levels is essential, as the specialist will prioritize tasks based on the current status of the move area. The role also involves setting an example by championing Cox/Manheim values, ensuring respectful treatment of all employees, and implementing company policies related to employee and customer conduct. The specialist will be a visible representation of Manheim's safety commitment, following all safety and health procedures and modeling appropriate behaviors. Other duties may be assigned by management, and the specialist may be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area.
• Utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions for the assigned zone area.
• Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper work destinations.
• Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely and engage service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are found.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area.
• Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring respectful treatment of all employees.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field, or any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years' experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle operations and logistics.
• Excellent skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
• Basic auto body skills and knowledge of how to change a flat, check fluids, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in a related discipline.
• Experience in the auto, transportation, or logistics industry.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).