Lot Operations Specialist II; Manheim

Lot Operations Specialist II (Manheim) – Cox Automotive Inc.

• Ensure all required equipment is ready and in proper working condition.
• Conduct presale walks to identify missing vehicles, overflow areas, inoperable vehicles and any other lane changes. Ensure vehicles within assigned lane are parked and ready for sale in a timely manner.
• Maintain the run list indicating vehicles with no keys, late vehicle entries, and/or late number changes.
• Coordinate and monitor re‑runs or vehicles ran out of sequence.
• Handle customer and dealer inquiries and concerns.
• Conduct pre‑sale meeting with drivers identifying driver return routes, overflow areas, and other changes in the lane.
• Oversee lane coordination to maintain the continuous flow of traffic to the block. Direct traffic and work with supervisor to reassign drivers as needed to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Monitor traffic identifying potential traffic blockage and stalled vehicles.
• Direct drivers on vehicle assignments.
• Oversee parking of sold vehicles and re‑parking of non‑sold vehicles.
• Report theft, lot damage, or any safety concerns to management.
• Pull and maintain the keys for any unsafe vehicles and report to management immediately.
• Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper destinations.
• Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years' experience in a related field.
• OR 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 license needed; valid driver’s license required.

• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills.

Hourly base pay rate is $14.71 - $22.12 per 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.

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.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Software Development

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