Zone Administrator; Manheim

Company:
Cox Automotive – USA

Job Family Group:
Vehicle Operations

Job Profile:
Lot Operations Specialist II

Management Level: Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option:
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel: %

Work Shift:

Variable

Hourly base pay rate: $15.10 - $22.69 per hour. Potential additional compensation may include commission or incentive program.

Work Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

• Organize and maintain placement of vehicles within designated zone or move area following standard established by lot operations leadership.
• Use Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards daily to make move decisions and stage assigned zone area.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts related to safety and efficient vehicle movement in and out of assigned zone.
• Move vehicles and stage them safely to proper destinations, reducing multiple drop‑off points and incomplete loads.
• Confirm all vehicles operate safely, engage service and tow teams for inoperable vehicles.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and reduce need for crew leaders to print and label staged units.
• Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding inventory levels and decide priorities.
• Behave as an example, champion Cox/Manheim values, treat employees with respect, implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.
• Model safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Minimum
  :
  • High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field, OR any level degree/certification beyond HS diploma/GED in a related discipline,
  • OR 5 years' experience in a related field.
  • Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
  • Basic mechanical knowledge of identifying issues such as flat tires, low gas, jump‑starting.
• Preferred
  :
  • 6 months auction or driving experience.
  • Knowledge of lot operations/lot layout.
  • Knowledge of LDM.

• Must stand, walk, reach, talk, hear, and have vision abilities including close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift 1–15 pounds.
• Must be able to walk long distances.

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level.

To be employed in this role, a pre‑employment drug test must be cleared. This position does not currently administer a pre‑employment drug test for marijuana.

Cox Automotive is a drug‑free workplace; possession, use, or being under the influence of illegal drugs during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

• 16 hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Additional paid time off: bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteer, military, parental leave.
• Paid days off: sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, or PTO.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)).

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.

EEO, including disability/vets.