Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Supervisor, Operations Management

Management Level

Supervisor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. 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

Since 1999, Central Dispatch has been the leader in safe and self-service auto transport. Originally built as a simple platform where shippers could securely contact carriers, we’ve now digitized every step of the process with tools and features that are now the industry standard. In 2015, we became part of Cox Automotive, giving our customers unmatched scale and resources to ship across the country with ease. Through it all, we’ve stayed true to our original mission — to help you move cars with convenience and confidence.

We’re always looking for creative thinkers and problem solvers to shape what comes next for our product and industry. As a part of Cox Automotive, you’ll get access to extensive employee benefits.

What’s In It For You

Here’s a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee: 

A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.  

Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.  

Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families.  

Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.  

Professional development and continuing education opportunities.  

Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.  

Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more. 

What You’ll Do

Collaborate cross functionally with business partners on projects and deliverables.

Analyze and develop solutions for driving efficiencies within and between departments.

Monitor trends and alter department directives to meet and exceed targets.

Partner with Operations Management, Manager to create team goals.

Supervises an assigned Operations Management team.

Provides day-to-day guidance to the team, allocating assignments and monitoring individual performance.

Ensures the team performs and delivers across the range of Operations Management duties, including:

Working with the business to understand current objectives, operational processes, gaps and challenges,

Reviewing performance data to understand trends, areas of success and improvement opportunities,

Analyzing workflow processes to identify issues, roadblocks or other areas ready for efficiency / effectiveness improvement.

Manages project timelines and deliverables.

Monitors team performance and addresses gaps and deficiencies.

Allocates work and establishes day-to-day objectives for production / support employees.

Monitors daily progress, making adjustments or corrections to ensure optimal performance and customer service.

Results impact day-to-day operations within a defined area.

Makes technical and process-related recommendations and decisions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Decisions relate to daily schedules, plans and operations.

Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day process, technical and operational problems.

Problems are typically clearly defined and arise within the immediate work group.

Solutions are derived by drawing on prior experience, analyzing issues and consideration of the organization’s policies, processes, and procedures.

Recommends adjustments in operating / project approaches to improve job area effectiveness.

Ensures understanding of and adherence to company policies, practices, and procedures.

May complete additional responsibilities based on business need.

Who You Are

Minimum

High school diploma/GED and 5 years in a related field.  The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in a related field; a master’s degree and 1 year of experience; or a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience.

Excellent soft skills including interpersonal, leadership, presentations, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization

Preferred

1 year leadership experience

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.

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