This position manages and directs the vehicle detailing operation placing emphasis on highest

quality standards in preparing vehicles for sale, efficiency and maximizing profitability for the

Auction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct activities of the detail shop employees to ensure vehicles are detailed to meet

Manheim's quality and service standards.

• Monitor work to ensure deadlines are met prior to sale day.

• Supervise the proper staging, flow, and inspection of vehicles on the reconditioning lot and the proper processing of vehicles in preparation for sale.

• Manage process and work with production employees to ensure standard operating procedures are being followed.

• Establish production goals for detail employees and determine workforce levels and schedules based on business volume.

• Purchase equipment, materials and supplies for the detail area and oversee maintenance and protection of shop equipment. Control the use of supplies, materials,

and equipment.

• Provide and maintain safe work environment by explaining, monitoring, and enforcing required Auction safety procedures and complying with OSHA requirements.

• Communicate, discuss, and resolve detail shop goals, results, and problems with the Manager over Recon.

• Work with the Manager over Recon in preparing the budget as it relates to the detailing function.

• Maintain and develop detail shop staff and their professional and technical knowledge by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, and by providing educational opportunities.

• Counsel and discipline employees, as necessary. Plan, monitor and evaluate job performance, and conduct performance appraisals.

• Depending on auction's size, may work with Fleet Lease and Factory Managers by communicating the reconditioning process to prospective customers and ensuring that all detail work meets established quality standards.

• May work with National Accounts Manager communicate the detail process to prospective customers and ensure that all detail work meets established quality standards.

• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

• Review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.

• Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior,

championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect.

• Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct

• Partner with various market level support teams (i.e., Finance, HR, MFS, Recon, Safety, Security, Sales) to ensure effective and efficient operational processes that align with company objectives and strategies and high-quality customer service and support.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

o High School Diploma and 10 years of relevant experience in related field.

o Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience in a related field and 1

year of experience in a management or lead role

o Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience in related field.

o Ph.D and 1 years of relevant experience in related field.

• 3 - 5 years' experience in reconditioning or lot operations.

• Experienced computer and AS400 skills needed.

• Experience in the automobile or auction industry.

• Effective communication and interaction skills.

• Competent management and excellent organizational skills.

• Valid driver's License and safe driving record.

• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.

• ASE certification automotive body repair or reconditioning preferred.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop,

kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb. 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.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

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Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

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