Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Supervisor, Inspections

Management Level

Supervisor

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 $65,100.00 - $97,700.00. 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

This role follows a Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Are you ready to take the wheel and lead a team that ensures every vehicle gets the spotlight it deserves? As our Inspections Supervisor, you’ll be the go-to leader for a crew of inspectors and check-in staff, making sure every condition report is top-notch and every client expectation is met with precision and pride.

What You’ll Be Driving:

Team Leadership: Supervise inspectors and check-in staff, coordinate schedules, and keep operations humming in sync with client SLAs and auction timelines.

Quality Control: Oversee the creation of high-quality condition reports, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with customer and company standards.

Training & Development: Plan and execute skill-based training, including the Inspector Certification Program, with support from national trainers.

Performance Management: Set clear expectations, monitor attendance, conduct reviews, and provide coaching and feedback to help your team shine.

Customer Collaboration: Work directly with client reps to tailor inspections to their needs and resolve any issues with professionalism and care.

Safety First: Champion a culture of safety by modeling best practices and collaborating with the Market Safety Manager.

What Makes This Role a Winner:

Be a key player in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Opportunities to grow within Cox/Manheim’s values-driven culture.

Lead a team that values respect, collaboration, and excellence.

Enjoy a role that blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on action.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline 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

Requires strong leadership skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization

Preferred

Degree in related discipline strongly desired

Experience in auction industry desired

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.

 

In California, we will consider non-driving candidates who use alternate means of transportation in accordance with applicable law.