High Value Core Parts Supervisor

PYP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PYP is seeking a highly organized and proactive High Value Parts Supervisor to oversee the identification, extraction, and logistics of critical inventory. The role demands administrative precision, hands-on mechanical abilities, and strong leadership skills to ensure accuracy in documentation and team performance.

This position involves creating shipping documentation, coordinating logistics, and maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in inventory management, a proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management, logistics, or automotive/parts salvage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and digital inventory systems.
• Proficient with basic hand tools; must be 'handy with a wrench.'
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional email etiquette.
• Natural team leader with a focus on accountability and organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily strategy for pulling high-value cores and parts.
• Create Bills of Lading (BOLs) and manage all shipping documentation.
• Set daily Team and Individual Goals, follow up to ensure they are achieved.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist in removing parts using hand tools when necessary.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics

Hands-on mechanical ability

Communication

Team leadership

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive High Value Parts Supervisor to oversee the identification, extraction, and logistics of our most critical inventory. This role is a unique blend of administrative precision, team leadership, and hands‑on mechanical ability.

The ideal candidate ensures that no high-value core or part is overlooked and that every shipment is documented with 100% accuracy.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Job Duties

Inventory Planning & Execution

• Implement daily strategy for pulling high-value cores and parts.
• Verify all required parts are pulled according to the daily schedule.
• Ensure proper organization and secure storage of all high-value inventory.

Logistics & Documentation

• Create Bills of Lading (BOLs) and manage all shipping documentation.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery dates with freight carriers and vendors.
• Enter daily production and inventory results into the system accurately.

Safety & Team Supervision

• Set daily Team and Individual Goals, follow up throughout the day to ensure goals are achieved
• Provide leadership and clear communication to the pulling team to meet daily targets.
• Monitor and review daily logs, parts pull logs for completion and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
• Enforce proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures

Administrative & Hands‑On Tasks

• Mechanical Work: Hands‑on role will personally assist in removing parts using hand tools (wrenches, etc.) when necessary or to assist the team.
• Maintain high level of responsiveness to emails and internal messages.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to track inventory, trends, and team performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

• Proven experience in inventory management, logistics, or automotive/parts salvage.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and digital inventory systems.

Mechanical Skills

• Proficient with basic hand tools; must be "handy with a wrench."

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional email etiquette.

Leadership

• Natural team leader with a focus on accountability and organization.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.