Supervisor, Lot Operations (Manheim Dallas)

Supervisor, Lot Operations

The Supervisor, Lot Operations is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all vehicle lot operations activities for the auction. This role ensures vehicles are accurately checked in, inspected, imaged, staged, and moved efficiently through the lot and into sale lanes.

In a smaller auction environment, this position combines responsibilities Lot Ops, requiring a leader who actively works alongside the team, models expected behaviors, and drives high-quality customer service, accuracy, operational flow, and safety.

• Supervise lot operations including staging, vehicle flow, numbering, and lot organization.
• Work hands-on with the lot team to keep vehicle movement efficient and sale-ready.
• Coordinate movement of vehicles from check-in to the correct lot locations and sale lanes.
• Maintain and inspect lot equipment to ensure safe and functional operation.
• Monitor and report lot damage; collaborate with Operations Manager on corrective actions.
• Partner with Recon, Factory, Fleet/Lease, and other departments to ensure vehicles are accurately processed and ready for sale.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination including:
• Bachelor's degree + 3 years' experience
• Master's degree + 1 year
• Ph.D. + up to 1 year
• Strong communication skills with ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze data and metrics.

Preferred:

• Experience in the automotive or auction industry.
• Degree in a related discipline (Information Systems, Business, Automotive Technology, etc.).

Leadership Expectations:

• Lead by example—professionalism, initiative, teamwork, and integrity.
• Champion Cox/Manheim values and promote a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Model exceptional safety practices and support all Safety Excellence initiatives.
• Maintain a strong presence across the lot—visible, engaged, and hands-on.

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.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.