Production Chief | Production Manager

Description

“When your car doesn’t work, your life doesn’t work!” That’s our motto here at Pull-A-Part, and it’s the challenge that we help our customers overcome every day! We’re currently looking for happy, goal-oriented individuals, who love to assist people in solving their automotive issues, to join our team. If you are looking to grow with a customer-focused company, then our Production Chief | Production Manager opportunity could be your next best career move.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

For this opportunity you will report to our Pull-A-Part store location, and you will work with our Store Manager to fulfill the following job responsibilities & qualifications required for the role:

• Develop a culture that focuses on "Safety First" & "Environmental Stewardship" and adheres to environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Perform all production-related functions while exhibiting the four core company values - Respect, Help, Learn & Grow.
• Prioritize the cleanliness and appearance of the facility and your work area.
• Listen to and interact with customers to deliver friendly, helpful, and professional customer service.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and other third parties who bring value to our business operations.
• Manage the production team and Execute the Company Playbook, which includes all company policies, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Comply with the company dress code policy.
• Motivate & help the production team meet daily performance goals.
• Build a team by effectively hiring, training, and developing confident employees.
• Prioritize the auditing and recording of inventory levels throughout each day of operation.
• Commit to working production hours (typically Monday - Friday), but may include occasional overtime, weekends, and some holidays.
• Be willing and able to work in an industrial environment (both indoors & outdoors) with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Coordinate and oversee all automotive salvage and recycling activities.
• Operate industrial equipment including loaders, forklifts, crushers, and more.
• Perform general equipment and building maintenance.
• Fulfill other production-related tasks and objectives as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to delivering friendly, helpful, and professional customer service.
• Leadership / supervisory experience in production.
• Intermediate knowledge of auto parts.
• General mechanical understanding and application.
• Experience managing safety initiatives; building a team; leading projects; and increasing company profitability.
• Strong administrative & organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative management style with a proven ability to motivate and lead team members.
• Excels in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Good computer skills with the ability to navigate mobile devices and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple processes and projects.
• Willing and able to stand, walk, bend, lift 50lbs, and stretch as required by a specific task.
• Must work production hours (typically Monday-Friday) including some weekends and some holidays.
• Be willing and able to work in an industrial environment (both indoors & outdoors) with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Reliable means of transportation to work.
• Preferred qualifications (but not required) include:
• Experience in the automotive salvage & recycling industry.
• Experience with maintaining & troubleshooting heavy equipment included: loaders, hydraulics, forklifts, and more.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members:

• Medical Insurance - We offer low-cost medical insurance to our team members and low-cost medical insurance to their additional household members.
• Dental Insurance - We offer low-cost dental insurance to our team members and their additional household members.
• Vision Insurance - We offer low-cost vision insurance to our team members and low-cost vision insurance to their additional household members.
• Life Insurance - We offer FREE life insurance to our team members.
• 401(k) - Plan for your retirement by participating in our optional, 401K plan. Receive a 100% company match on the first 3% of your contributions and receive a 50% company match on the next 2% of your contrib