Assistant Production Manager | Auto Salvage & Recycling

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Pull-a-part Of Memphis - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Memphis, TN

11-50 employees

About the position

At Pull-A-Part, we believe that when your car doesn't work, your life doesn't work! This motto drives our commitment to helping customers overcome their automotive challenges every day. We are currently seeking a dedicated and goal-oriented individual for the role of Assistant Production Manager in our Auto Salvage & Recycling division. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about customer service and is looking to grow within a company that values its employees and the environment. As the Assistant Production Manager, you will work closely with the Production Manager at our Memphis location. Your primary responsibility will be to foster a culture that prioritizes safety and environmental stewardship while adhering to health and safety standards. You will be responsible for overseeing all production-related functions, ensuring that our core values of Respect, Help, Learn, and Grow are exemplified in every aspect of our operations. This includes maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the facility, delivering exceptional customer service, and managing relationships with vendors and suppliers. In this role, you will also be tasked with managing the production team, executing company policies and standard operating procedures, and motivating team members to meet daily performance goals. You will play a crucial role in hiring, training, and developing employees, as well as auditing and recording inventory levels. The position requires a commitment to working production hours, which typically run Monday through Friday, with the possibility of overtime, weekends, and holidays. You will be expected to work in an industrial environment, both indoors and outdoors, and operate heavy equipment such as loaders and forklifts. Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable recycling business while developing your leadership skills and advancing your career in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee and participate in 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.

Requirements

• Commitment to delivering friendly, helpful, and professional customer service.
• Leadership / supervisory experience in production.
• Basic knowledge of auto parts.
• General mechanical understanding and application.
• Ability to motivate and lead team members.
• Basic administrative & organizational skills.
• Excels in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Good computer skills with the ability to navigate mobile devices and Microsoft Office products.
• Good 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.
• Reliable means of transportation to work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the automotive salvage & recycling industry.
• Experience with maintaining & troubleshooting heavy equipment including loaders, hydraulics, forklifts, and more.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• On-the-job training
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program