Lot Operations Supervisor - ADESA Tampa

About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.
We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do.
We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!

Role and Team

• Reporting to the General Manager or designated manager, responsible for ensuring the lot is properly organized and adequately staffed for each sale for efficient and effective function of the entire lot in accordance with corporate guidelines to ensure maximum production volume in the most profitable way possible.  Perform all duties assigned by the General Manager or designee.   Must know, practice and ensure that company policies and procedures and state or federal laws are followed at all times by persons under their jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

1. May assist in coordination of recruiting and hiring procedures with the General Manager or designee and Human Resources Representative per policy. 
2. Develop and train all employees within the Department by company standards and guidelines.  Monitor training conducted and ensure such training is according to company policy and procedures. 
3. Ensure the lot is properly staffed at all times. Control regular and overtime payroll within budgets.  
4. Control and monitor vacations, leaves of absence, sick pay, worker’s compensation cases, holiday pay and other payroll related matters as they occur. 
5. Control parking lot condition and assign cleaning tasks as needed (i.e. lot clean and orderly, grass and weeds cut).  
6. Conduct daily inspections to determine if appearance meets corporate standards for cleanliness, proper maintenance and safety.
7. Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
8. Maintain a professional appearance and a neat work environment consistent with the Handbook.
9. Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention from all employees.
10. Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise the General Manager or designated manager of all serious complaints or incidences.
11. Provide input on performance and conduct appraisals for all employees assigned per company policy.  Maintain all wage and salary guidelines within the Department.
12. Maintain and promote positive employee relations and morale whenever possible by practicing sound leadership and human relations principles to promote teamwork at all times.  Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.  Resolve employee relations problems, complaints, suggestions, etc.  Follow through and communicate employee relations problems to the General Manager or designee.  Evaluate and take positive, consistent, disciplinary action on infractions of company policies and procedures as defined in the employee disciplinary policy.  Work with the General Manager or designee and Human Resources Representative in conducting written warnings, suspensions and terminations of employees.
13. Ensure proper follow-through on all directives, bulletins, schedules and accounting from the General Manager or designee or other corporate sources.  Conduct employee meetings at least once a month or as necessary to communicate Company objectives, resolve lot issues and build teamwork among the employees.  Maintain a good flow of communication with all personnel.
14. Assure good operating condition of all equipment including jump trucks, tow trucks and snow plows.
15. Inform the General Manager or designee and Facilities of all breakdowns and maintenance immediately. Ensure good routine preventive maintenance. 
16. Make sure all lot conditions do not threaten employee or customer safety.  Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee and customer accidents, injuries, and loss or damage to any property.  Report all incidents to the General Manager or designee immediately.  Practice and instruct all employees in proper loss prevention and reaction procedures.  Report all incidents properly and immediately.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year auto auction experience required
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have the ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.

ADESA Benefits and Perks
Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!

 

Other Requirements
To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

• The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work. 
  • Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
  • Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions. 

Physical Working Conditions

This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.

• Note:  Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

 

Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.