Parts Manager

Rick's Auto Body; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rick's Auto Body is seeking a Parts Manager to own the parts department in a fast-paced auto body shop. You will manage parts ordering, receiving, verification, organization, and delivery to technicians to keep repair operations moving efficiently.

This role requires experience in an auto body/collision repair parts department, strong knowledge of automotive parts, and excellent organizational skills. You will collaborate with estimators, technicians, vendors, and management to maintain smooth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an auto body/collision repair parts department strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and repair processes.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work accurately while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong vendor communication and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy, production-driven shop environment.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the parts department.
• Order OEM, aftermarket, and recycled parts based on repair estimates.
• Research and source parts from multiple vendors to ensure availability, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Track orders and follow up on back orders, incorrect, or damaged parts.
• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming parts.
• Verify parts against repair estimates and vehicle specifications.
• Maintain accurate parts records and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate closely with estimators, technicians, vendors, and management.
• Help identify parts-related issues before they impact production.
• Ensure parts are available when technicians need them to keep vehicles moving through the shop.

Skills

Parts department operations

Auto body parts knowledge

Organization & follow-through

Multi-priority management

Vendor communication & negotiation

Production-driven environment

Hands-on reliability

Job description

Parts Manager – Fast-Paced Auto Body Shop

Join a Busy, Established Auto Body Shop Where Your Experience Matters!

We are an established, successful auto body shop with a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship, customer service, and getting the job done right. Due to continued business growth, we are looking for an experienced Parts Manager to take ownership of our parts department and keep our repair operations moving efficiently.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position for someone who knows the automotive collision repair business, understands parts, and thrives in a busy shop environment. The Parts Manager will be responsible for the entire parts process-from ordering and receiving to verifying, organizing, and delivering parts to the technicians.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the parts department.
• Order OEM, aftermarket, and recycled parts based on repair estimates.
• Research and source parts from multiple vendors to ensure availability, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Track orders and follow up on back orders, incorrect, or damaged parts.
• Receive, inspect, and organize incoming parts.
• Verify parts against repair estimates and vehicle specifications.
• Maintain accurate parts records and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate closely with estimators, technicians, vendors, and management.
• Help identify parts-related issues before they impact production.
• Ensure parts are available when technicians need them to keep vehicles moving through the shop.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an auto body/collision repair parts department strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and repair processes.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work accurately while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong vendor communication and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy, production-driven shop environment.
• Reliable, proactive, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining an established, busy shop with a proven reputation and a strong customer base. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps the parts operation and ultimately the entire shop running smoothly.