Production Manager | Automotive

Pull--a--par; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

On-the-Job Training

Career Development

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pull-A-Part is seeking a Production Manager to lead the automotive salvage operations, drive safety adherence, and optimize inventory and equipment usage at a Lafayette, LA location. This role focuses on teamwork, process improvement, and ensuring efficient, compliant production daily activity.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in production environments, basic auto parts knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work outdoors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and environmental compliance.
• Lead and train production team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness.
• Oversee equipment use and recycling activities.
• Audit and manage inventory.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Perform general maintenance tasks.
• Follow SOPs and enforce policies.
• Work in industrial/outdoor environments.
• Grow your skills and assist your team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical aptitude

Bilingual Spanish

Safety-minded

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Top Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FREE Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• On-the-Job Training & Career Development
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Your Role

As Production Manager, you'll lead the production team, oversee automotive salvage and recycling activities, ensure safety standards, manage inventory, and support operational goals.

What You'll Do as Production Manager

• Promote safety and environmental compliance
• Lead and train production team members
• Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness
• Oversee equipment use and recycling activities
• Audit and manage inventoryOperate and maintain industrial equipment
• Manage vendor relationships
• Perform general maintenance tasks
• Follow SOPs and enforce policies
• Work in industrial/outdoor environments
• Grow your skills, assist your team, and perform other assigned tasks.

What You'll Bring as a Production Manager

• Leadership experience in production environments
• Intermediate auto parts knowledge
• Mechanical aptitude and safety-minded
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, mobile devices)
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual (Spanish) and industry-specific experience a plus

About Us

Pull-A-Part is a nationwide leader in used auto parts, known for innovation, sustainability, and community impact. With over 35 locations, we've redefined the auto salvage experience by focusing on environmental responsibility and customer care. Learn more: https://about.pullapart.com

Our Core Values

• Respect – Every person matters
• Help – Support your team and customers
• Learn – Ask questions and grow skills
• Grow – Advance your career

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pull-A-Part is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.