Parts Manager

Lum's Auto Center; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Discounts

Paid Training and Development

Employer Donation Matching

Performance Incentives

Job summary

Lum’s Chevrolet GMC in McMinnville, OR is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead the dealership parts department, drive profitability, and build a high-performing team. You will own department operations, inventory control, and supplier relationships to ensure top-notch parts availability for service, wholesale, and retail customers.

The right candidate has proven auto dealership parts leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to coach staff while maintaining performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an automotive dealership parts department.
• Strong understanding of parts operations and profitability.
• Experience leading, coaching, and holding employees accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead parts team to meet performance targets and customer service standards.
• Manage department sales, gross profit, expenses, and KPIs.
• Oversee purchasing, stocking, and inventory levels, returns, obsolescence.
• Ensure efficient daily operations and timely parts support for technicians and service staff.
• Identify opportunities to grow wholesale and retail sales with margins.
• Develop employees and address performance issues.
• Maintain relationships with service, sales, technicians, vendors and customers.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer requirements and dealership procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement to control costs and department performance.

Skills

Parts operations

Inventory management

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Customer service

Tools

DMS software

Inventory tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lums Chevrolet GMC - MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128, Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Base+Commission/year, Parts Manager

Lum’s Chevrolet GMC

Lead a Department. Develop a Team. Drive Results.

Lum’s Chevrolet GMC is looking for an experienced, results-driven Parts Manager who knows what it takes to run a successful dealership parts department. We’re seeking an established professional with a strong understanding of parts operations, inventory management, department profitability, and team leadership.

This is an opportunity for a capable leader who can take ownership of department performance, maintain efficient operations, develop employees, and build strong working relationships across the dealership. We’re looking for someone who brings the experience, confidence, and business sense to make an immediate impact.

At Lum’s, we believe that taking care of our employees and customers is what builds lasting relationships. We’re looking for a leader who shares that philosophy while maintaining high standards for performance, accountability, and customer service.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Department leadership: Lead, coach, and hold the parts team accountable for performance, productivity, and customer service.
• Financial performance: Manage department sales, gross profit, expenses, and key performance indicators to achieve established goals.
• Inventory management: Oversee purchasing, stocking, inventory levels, returns, obsolescence, and inventory accuracy.
• Daily operations: Ensure the department operates efficiently and provides timely, accurate parts support to technicians, service advisors, wholesale accounts, and retail customers.
• Parts sales growth: Identify opportunities to increase wholesale and retail sales while maintaining appropriate margins.
• Team development: Set clear expectations, address performance issues, and develop employees to strengthen the department.
• Customer relationships: Resolve parts-related concerns professionally and ensure a consistently positive customer experience.
• Operational standards: Maintain organized processes, accurate records, and compliance with applicable manufacturer requirements and dealership procedures.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes, control costs, and strengthen overall department performance.

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule: Typically Monday through Friday, day shift. Some weekend work is required to cover employee absences and support dealership activities, including inventory.
• Compensation: Base pay plus commission, providing an opportunity to earn additional compensation based on the applicable pay plan.

Why Lum’s Chevrolet GMC?

We know a successful dealership depends on capable people who take pride in their work and support the success of the entire team. At Lum’s, we value strong leadership, accountability, teamwork, and lasting customer relationships.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Insurance: The dealership pays 90% of the employee-only premium for our base medical plan, with additional coverage options available.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage options to help support your health and well-being.
• Supplemental Insurance Options: Additional coverage options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Save for your future with access to our retirement plan after one year of full-time employment.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Time away from work to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy employee pricing and discounts on eligible dealership products and services.
• Holiday Savings Plan: An additional resource to help you prepare for holiday expenses.
• Employee Demo Program: Access to our employee vehicle demonstration program, subject to program requirements.
• Paid Training and Development: Opportunities to build your skills and continue growing professionally.
• Employer Donation Matching: Support causes that matter to you through our donation matching program.
• Performance Incentives: Opportunities to be rewarded for your contributions and department results, as applicable to the position.

Qualifications:

We’re looking for someone who can bring experience and leadership to our parts department, contribute to the dealership’s success, and help build a team that takes pride in doing things right.

What You Bring to the Team

• Proven experience managing an automotive dealership parts department.
• Demonstrated success managing inventory, purchasing, pricing, and department profitability.
• Strong understanding of parts department financials, gross profit, expenses, and performance metrics.
• Experience leading, coaching, and holding employees accountable.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems and parts inventory tools.
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with service, sales, technicians, vendors, and customers.
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style and the ability to take ownership of results.

General Motors dealership parts experience is strongly preferred.

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, if required for the position.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States.
• Ability to meet the essential requirements of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

At Lum’s, we value teamwork, community involvement, and creating a workplace where people can build lasting careers.

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