Supervisor, Lot Operations - Manheim Detroit (PM Shift)

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating multiple operational areas across the Auction, including lot operations, mechanic shop support, and lot safety. The role directs the daily activities of lot personnel to ensure vehicles are staged and moved efficiently and safely throughout the lot and sale lanes, while also supervising shop employees and coordinating daily work to meet productivity, quality, and service expectations. In addition, this position provides leadership for safety and environmental activities on the lot, working closely with Auction staff to promote safe working conditions, identify concerns, and maintain consistent communication regarding safety-related activities.

Job Responsibilities: Operations

• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of multiple operational areas, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality and service standards.
• Supervise, coach, and provide daily direction to employees, including assigning work, monitoring progress, and addressing operational needs.
• Manage counseling and disciplining employees as necessary, monitoring and evaluating
• Direct lot operations to ensure vehicles are properly staged, organized, and moved safely and efficiently throughout the lot and sale lanes.
• Assist the Mechanic Shop Manager with daily shop operations, including coordinating workload and supporting employees in meeting production and quality expectations.
• Monitor process and work with production employees to ensure SOP is being adhered to.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, workflow, organization, safety, and overall productivity.
• Help ensure staffing and resources are effectively utilized to meet daily operational requirements.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with management and employees regarding operational priorities, safety concerns, and changing business needs.

Job Responsibilities: Safety

• Serve as a primary point of contact for lot safety, promoting a strong safety culture and reinforcing safe work practices across operational areas.
• Conduct routine observations of lot and work areas to identify potential safety hazards and escalate or coordinate corrective actions as appropriate.
• Reinforce compliance with established safety procedures, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Support safety meetings, employee safety communications, and ongoing safety awareness initiatives.
• Assist with the coordination and documentation of safety incidents, concerns, and corrective actions according to established procedures.
• Lead by example by demonstrating accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • High School diploma and five years of relevant experience in a related field. ~OR~
  • Bachelor’s Degree and three years of relevant experience in a related field. ~OR~
  • Master’s Degree and up to two years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Experience in automobile industry or the Auction business.
• Strong communication and interaction skills.
• Competent supervisory and organizational skills.
• Experienced computer and software knowledge.
• Valid drivers license and a safe driving record required. Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations 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. Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks. Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts hazard, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate noise level. Exposure to all weather conditions.