Lead Quality Control Inspector​/UKG Detail Lane Leader; Manheim

New Hire Sign-on Bonus

$1,500 (Paid out after 90 days of employment)

• Supervise the activities of the detail shop team to ensure vehicles are detailed and all work is performed in a timely manner and according to established quality standards and customer or account requirements.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide recommendations to upper management on how to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Supervise the proper staging, flow and inspection of vehicles processed through the detail shop operation to meet customer requirements and timely completion of available vehicles.
• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of detail shop equipment.
• Establish production goals for detail shop employees and determine manpower levels and schedules based on anticipated business volume.
• Requisition equipment, materials and supplies for the shop and oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipment. Control the use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by explaining, monitoring, and enforcing required safety procedures and complying with OSHA requirements.
• Communicate, discuss, and resolve reconditioning goals, results and problems with management and work with management in preparing the budget as it relates to the detail shop functions.
• Maintain and develop detail shop staff and their professional and technical knowledge by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, and by providing educational opportunities.
• Review Kronos for missing punches, proper posting of time off, department transfers. Submit any necessary paperwork to the ESC for timely processing.
• Counsel and discipline employees, as necessary. Plan, monitor, and evaluate job performance, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Inspect and verify the quality of detail/reconditioning work performed is in accordance with customer specifications and contract standards. Examine visually and by touch if necessary. Track all vehicles entering and exiting the lanes.
• Reject vehicles not meeting standards and return to detail shop for redo. Generate appropriate reports and re-inspect problem vehicles to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure employees have proper equipment and are properly trained in its use.
• Ensure washing bays and other work areas are cleaned at the end of the workday and/or throughout if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager. This is a working supervisory position and will include detailing of vehicles and driving.
• May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week).
• Evaluate and pursue new initiatives and opportunities based on their fit with broader strategies.
• Utilize industry, division, market, and other external business factors when making decisions.
• Generate and champion innovative ideas and opportunities to improve one’s area.
• Foster an environment that encourages others to suggest new ideas and try new things, even when uncomfortable.
• Anticipate future changes and make contingency plans.
• Support others in embracing and effectively navigating change.

• High school diploma/GED and 7 years' experience.
• 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 and 5 years' experience; OR 9 years' experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Competent supervisory and excellent organizational skills required.
• Good computer software knowledge, as well as experience with AS400 essential.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain focus and productivity under compressed deadlines.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service is essential.
• Strong communication and interaction skills are required.
• Ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.) Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.

• Exposure to outdoor elements, including extreme heat and cold.
• Moderate noise level.
• Exposed to risks and hazards such as sharp/jagged metal and parts, broken glass, hazardous or caustic chemicals.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and graphic human biohazards.

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.

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $22.02 - $33.08/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…