Zone Owner (Manheim)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Lot Operations Specialist II

Individual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

No

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $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.

This position is responsible for the organization and distribution of vehicles within their zone.  This role makes the decisions for staging vehicles and also makes decisions for the timing of the van crews to pick up.  This position is also responsible for labeling all cars in preparation for crew leader movements.  Safe management of move areas on the auction property and the coordination of crews between each area in compliance with safety and driving rules. The Zone Owner is required to demonstrate courtesy and defensive driving principles within their zone area. 

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 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 truck 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 make the decision of what is 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.

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 driver's 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.)

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.

• Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout preferred.

• Knowledge of LDM preferred.

• 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.

Work Environment:

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

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.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.