Manheim Sr Mobile Vehicle Inspector & Lot Auditor, Cincinnati, OH

A Sr. Mobile Inspector functions as an advanced member of the Manheim mobile inspections team for a designated region with the primary responsibilities of conducting vehicle condition inspections on a client’s lot. Their core skill is to provide accurate and complete documentation of overall vehicle condition within the parameters of a Manheim inspection. This position will build trust with clients, engage to help them see the value in the Manheim Marketplace, and to request more inventory to be inspected by providing quality and timely inspections.

The field inspector & floorplan auditor will perform a variety of different inspections ranging from off‑lease vehicles at a lessee's home or business to major damage vehicles on behalf of an insurance provider. The inspector will also be cross trained to perform dealer floor plan audits on behalf of automobile finance companies. The field inspector must maintain high ethical/company standards and policies when conducting inspections and audits on behalf of Cox.

As a Sr Mobile Inspector, this role is expected to work with little guidance and can solve problems with minimal oversight. They will assist with junior inspectors as they gain inspection experience and build client relationships.

• Conduct a thorough vehicle inspection at an expert level.
• Responsible for area audits through a physical count of client vehicles, in addition to an audit of dealer's records including the sale, disposition and proceeds of the vehicles in question.
• Responsible for reconciling dealer and Cox customer physical counts, and in some cases, facilitating payment from dealer to the finance company.
• Locate, start, move, inspect, and return vehicles on dealer/clients’ lot safely.
• Verify vehicle identification and enter accurate vehicle information into the inspection system to correct VIN, mileage, and sub series.
• Inspect vehicle equipment and options, documenting results including damage, missing or inoperable items.
• Inspect and record vehicle exterior condition, including but not limited to tires, frame, glass, panels, and mechanical components.
• Inspect and record the vehicle interior condition, including but not limited to seats, dashboard, and options.
• Perform basic mechanical checks on vehicles including powertrain, drivetrain, and electrical components.
• Will assist lower‑level mobile inspectors to navigate more complex inspections and client relationships.
• Prepare and provide daily activity reports for management.
• Be able to pivot and adapt to changes in daily appointments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of each dealer visit.
• Develop strong knowledge of clients in territory and work together with partners to keep them active with Manheim mobile inspections through regular,
  pro‑active on‑lot engagement.
• Receive data and insight from partners and leverage to maximize volume of units inspected on dealer lots.
• Represent Cox Automotive as a brand ambassador to provide premier client experience by interfacing regularly core clients and ensuring satisfaction.
• Functions as a solid team player and works closely with the Wholesale Specialist team, peers, other Manheim work groups and auctions.
• Utilize  for reporting, lead input and customer performance reviews.
• Understanding NAAA Frame/Structure Damage Policy.
• Will work in a continuous improvement/Lean environment and encouraged to drive a lean culture.
• Maintain production expectations set by the leader.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level of degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience; or 7 years’ experience in related field.
• Previous vehicle inspection experience and automotive knowledge is required, body and mechanical.
• 2-3 years of any automotive‑related experience is strongly…