Parts Manager for busy Auto Body Shop

188 rt 34 north, Matawan NJ

Description

Responsibilities • The Parts Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the repair process is completed correctly and in a timely manner • Parts Managers orders, receives, processes and monitors parts throughout the repair process • This position will work closely with General Manager, Repair Planner and Body Technicians serving as the single point of contact for parts related issues within the shop • Manage and complete all parts ordering: Quickly and accurately order parts based on initial estimates and supplements; Communicate with parts vendors to order parts as needed; Partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy • Monitor deliveries: Regularly track parts status and communicate with vendor on parts status as needed; Update Repair Planner accordingly • Receive and check in parts: Receive and mirror match delivered parts to repair orders and ensure all parts are placed and accounted for on the parts cart • Inspect delivered parts for quality: Inspect parts for damage upon delivery within two hours of expected drop off • Return incorrect parts: Return incorrect parts immediately to the vendor • Drive parts related KPIs: Monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory and material spend; Communicate to General Manager as needed to discuss optimization • Coordinate parts invoicing: Ensure parts invoices are posted daily in Service King's estimating platform – make corrections as necessary • Support Body Technicians with parts knowledge: Supply reference materials to Technicians to ensure proper parts usage as needed; Keep up on laws and regulations of parts installation • Lead Parts Team (if applicable): Serve as a mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant • Additional responsibilities as assigned • During the repair process physical activity such as kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting above shoulders, standing for long periods of time is a part of daily activity • Also the role involves repetitive tasks involving manual dexterity and lifting heavy objects Benefits • Competitive pay • Weekly Paychecks/Bonus Pay • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance