Lot Operations Specialist I (Manheim)

$27,206 - $40,810/Yr

Cox Automotive - Euless, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Euless, TX

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Lot Operations Specialist I position at Cox Automotive is a critical role responsible for the organization and distribution of vehicles within a designated zone at the Manheim location in Euless, TX. This position requires the individual to stage and label vehicles in preparation for crew leader movements, coordinating these movements with other cross-functional area leaders, such as those in Vehicle Engineering and Recon shops. The specialist will be expected to lead and direct others within their specific work area, ensuring that all operations align with the standards established by lot operations leadership. In this role, the specialist will maintain the placement of vehicles within the assigned zone, utilizing daily information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make informed move decisions. Continuous improvement efforts will be a key focus, particularly regarding safety and the efficient movement of vehicles in and out of the assigned zone. The specialist will be responsible for moving and staging vehicles safely, confirming that all vehicles are operable, and engaging service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are identified. Communication is vital in this role, as the specialist will need to liaise with crew leaders and managers about inventory levels and prioritize tasks accordingly. The individual will also be expected to model Cox/Manheim values, ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and that company policies related to employee and customer conduct are implemented effectively. Safety is paramount, and the specialist will be a visible representation of Manheim's commitment to safety by adhering to all health procedures and modeling appropriate behaviors. Additional 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 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 tow 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Generally less than 2 years' experience in a related field
• Valid driver's license required for safe driving
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel
• Ability to lift and hold at least 10 lbs. at waist level for an extended period of time
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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)