Parts Automotive Lead

Dryfork Diesel & Auto, LLC; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Pay

Weekends Off

Full Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Great Hours

Weekly Pay

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Dryfork Diesel & Auto, LLC is seeking a Parts Lead to manage sourcing, quoting, purchasing, and inventory control for a busy shop in Pittsburg, KS. You will work closely with technicians, handle returns and warranty claims, and present repair approvals to customers with confidence.

The role offers growth toward an Assistant Shop Manager position, with weekends off and a team-focused environment that rewards results and initiative.

Qualifications

• Must excel in fast-paced environments and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with customers, techs, and vendors.
• Ability to take ownership, follow through, and be proactive.
• Ambition to grow into larger responsibilities and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Source, quote, and purchase parts for every active job.
• Maintain tight inventory—know on-hand stock and future arrivals.
• Handle returns, cores, and warranty claims start to finish.
• Collaborate with technicians to keep jobs moving and approvals ready for customers.
• Present repair approvals to customers when confidence is needed; grow into higher responsibilities.

Skills

People skills

Inventory management

Vendor sourcing

Job description

Are you ready to make a change? and join a busy team? We are searching for a Parts Lead with lots of experience and knows to lead by example.

This shop never sits still, and neither do we. If you thrive on variety, like juggling a dozen things without dropping any of them, and want to be part of a team that’s growing fast — keep reading. We’re looking for someone with energy, instincts, and the people skills to keep our parts operation moving.

You’ll run point on parts sourcing, quoting, purchasing, inventory, returns, cores, and warranty claims. You’ll talk with technicians constantly and step in with customers when a repair approval needs a confident voice behind it. No two days look the same, and that’s exactly the point.

YOU'RE A FIT IF:

• You like a fast pace and don’t need a routine to feel comfortable
• You’re naturally good with people — customers, techs, vendors, all of it
• You take ownership of your work and follow through without being chased
• You want your effort to be seen and rewarded, not just expected
• You’re ambitious and want a real shot at running something bigger

WHAT YOU’LL OWN:

• Source, quote, and purchase parts across every active job
• Keep inventory tight — know what’s on hand and what’s coming
• Handle returns, cores, and warranty claims start to finish
• Work hand-in-hand with technicians to keep jobs moving
• Present repair approvals to customers when it counts
• Oppurtunity to step into more responsibilities as you grow into the role

Why People Love Working Here:

• Top Pay
• Weekends Off
• Full Benefits - Health insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Great Hours! 7:30am - 5:30pm
• Weekly Pay
• Supportive team environment with the best technicians in the area
• Respectful leadership that recognizes results
• A highly organized operation — we run a tight, professional shop
• A fast-moving team that has each other’s backs
• Recognition for results, not just attendance
• Relocation Assistance

We’re growing fast, and we promote from within. This role is the on-ramp to Assistant Shop Manager, with a long-term path to Shop Manager. We want someone who’s ready to move up — and we’ll make sure your wins get noticed along the way.

We fully understand that the person we’re looking for likely already has a job. If you’re reading this and you don’t feel respected, treated fairly, or given room to grow at your current job we need to talk.