Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Sr Manager, General Management

Management Level

Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $97,100.00 - $161,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay 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 an incentive program.

Job Description

Is your love of cars as fierce as your love of a job well done? Do you take solemn pride in an honest day’s work, especially when the result is a lot full of sparkling vehicles ready to live their second lives?  

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we put an emphasis on high quality standards in reconditioning and remarketing, and we’re looking for a Senior Manager, Reconditioning who does the same. 

Benefits

You might be asking “what’s in it for me?” Great question. Here’s a taste of the benefits we offer:   

Competitive pay with opportunities for annual bonuses.Unlimited paid vacation time (effective day 1) because we know you need time to recharge.7 company paid holidays (effective day 1).Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program.At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on the link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits.10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.Flexible work schedules.Great coworkers who love being part of a team.Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

  

What You’ll Do  

Manage the activities of all recon employees, ensuring all reconditioning services and processes utilized meet Manheim’s (and the customer’s) guidelines and specifications. Determine and oversee the allocation and scheduling of staffing levels. Communicate, discuss and resolve reconditioning goals, results and problems with location and market leadership teams, in partnership with reconditioning leadership.   Measure process efficiency and effectiveness and implement improvement strategies as needed.   Manage the purchase and maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies for all recon shops.  Recruit and train new employees.   Ensure shops maintain Manheim-defined standard operating procedures and guidelines.   

Who You Are 

You’re laser-focused when the heat is on and feel totally comfortable leading a shop of employees through the day’s tasks. Beyond that, here’s what you need: 

Minimum:

BA/BS degree and 10+ years of related experience (reconditioning or lot operations) with at least 3 years’ experience in a management or lead role; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. No Degree 14 years of relevant work experience.Experience in the automobile or auction industry. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. A valid driver's license and good driving record.   The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.   Effective leadership and organizational skills.   Strong business acumen with focus on operations.   

Preferred:

ASE certification for automotive body repair or reconditioning. 

Take the wheel and drive straight into your future with Cox. Apply now! 

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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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination 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.