Lead Quality Control Manager - Auto Body Parts

EMR Group USA; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

My Auto Store is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead QC for used auto parts moving from dismantling into warehouse. You will ensure parts meet standards, identify root causes of issues, and implement preventive actions, while training teams and driving a culture of accountability.

Strong auto body or collision repair background required; position emphasizes collaboration with operations and a focus on reducing defects and improving overall part quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on auto body shop/collision repair experience.
• Experience receiving, inspecting, evaluating, or verifying automotive body parts.
• Ability to identify damage, defects, missing components, and other quality concerns.
• At least 3 years of relevant automotive, quality control, or related operational experience.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising or leading employees.
• Experience establishing, maintaining, or enforcing quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Demonstrated experience identifying root causes of problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong process‑improvement, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to hold employees and teams accountable for following established standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced warehouse and automotive operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of automotive parts moving from dismantling operations into warehouse inventory.
• Establish, communicate, and enforce quality standards for part condition, identification, grading, completeness, labeling, and documentation.
• Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all locations and shifts.
• Inspect and audit parts to ensure they meet company standards before being added to inventory and made available for sale.
• Identify defective, damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly identified parts and determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Lead, train, coach, and manage the Quality Control team, including scheduling, performance management, and accountability.
• Develop standardized inspection procedures, checklists, and work instructions.
• Monitor quality performance metrics, including defects, rejections, rework, returns, and first-pass quality.
• Investigate recurring quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Dismantling leadership to improve quality at the source and reduce the number of parts that fail inspection.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, and Sales to address quality issues affecting inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, returns, and warranty claims.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce defects, rework, scrap, and customer complaints.
• Conduct ongoing quality audits to verify that procedures and standards are being followed.
• Communicate quality performance, trends, and improvement recommendations to Operations leadership.
• Ensure employees follow established quality, material‑handling, and safety procedures.
• Participate in operational meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Auto body shop experience

Collision repair knowledge

Quality control leadership

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My Auto Store is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead QC for used auto parts moving from dismantling into warehouse. You will ensure parts meet standards, identify root causes of issues, and implement preventive actions, while training teams and driving a culture of accountability.

Strong auto body or collision repair background required; position emphasizes collaboration with operations and a focus on reducing defects and improving overall part quality.