Automotive Paint Operations Leader - Lean Growth

Lkq-Corporation; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation seeks a motivated leader to oversee location performance, including quality assurance, customer satisfaction, inventory management, safety and gross margin. You will work across departments, including warehouse and distribution, guiding staff to deliver top-grade products and service.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, managing KPIs for growth and efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing Lean Daily Management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in a lead/supervisor role or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a Company vehicle.
• Proficiency with MS Office apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience supervising staff and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee location performance across quality, safety, inventory, and gross margin.
• Lead and develop staff; set goals and coach.
• Manage KPIs for growth, productivity, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Collaborate with departments including warehouse and distribution.
• Travel may be required 30–35%.

Skills

Supervision & leadership

Lean Daily Management

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Budget management

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

LKQ Corporation seeks a motivated leader to oversee location performance, including quality assurance, customer satisfaction, inventory management, safety and gross margin. You will work across departments, including warehouse and distribution, guiding staff to deliver top-grade products and service.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, managing KPIs for growth and efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing Lean Daily Management.