Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Supervisor, Lot Operations

Management Level

Supervisor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $49,200.00 - $73,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program.

Job Description

As a Lot operations supervisor you are hands on with coaching, monitoring, and leading by example to ensure the daily "S.M.A.R.T GOALS" and assigned tasks are achieved. There will be times that extended hours and weekends are necessary to achieve our production goals.

Lot Operational Supervisor Job Responsibilities & Qualifications:  

Manage lot operations on a daily basis to ensure efficient operations prior to and after sale.  

Assist senior management in developing and executing operational business plans, analyzing operational expenses, and implementing procedures to improve efficiencies. 

Coordinate with Reconditioning, Vehicle Entry, and Commercial departments to schedule and prepare vehicles for sale. Effectively manage all aspects of sale day operations, ensuring all vehicles are properly staged and efficiently run through auction lanes. 

Maintain positive customer relations.

Supervise and develop lot operations staff, their professional and technical knowledge by: recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees and by providing educational opportunities.  

Provide coaching and training for: lot drivers, lane leaders, lot coordinators, lane leaders, crew leaders and administrative staff.   

Counsel and discipline employees as necessary. Plan, monitor, evaluate job performance and conduct performance appraisals.   

Work with Lot Coordinators to ensure all vehicles are located, delivered to the lot, properly numbered and parked.  

Maintain staging & inventory areas and sale lanes to ensure operational efficiency. 

Develop and maintain effective schedules for all drivers and lot personnel.  

Review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.   

Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect. 

Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.  

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field (automotive shop preferred). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience in a related field; a master's degree and 1 year of experience; or a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience.

1+ year of experience in management, supervisory, or lead role.

Experience in automobile industry or the Auction business.

Strong communication and interaction skills.

Competent supervisory and organizational skills.

Experienced computer and software knowledge.

Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.

Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.

Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts hazard, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate noise level. Exposure to all weather conditions

Drug Testing

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.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. 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.

About Us

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.