Quality Control Manager — Auto Parts (Onsite)

My Auto Store; West Deptford Township, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

My Auto Store is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead quality standards for used auto parts moving from dismantling into warehouse. This hands-on role focuses on improving part quality, establishing consistent standards, and ensuring compliance across locations and shifts.

The ideal candidate has a background in auto body shops, dismantling operations, or automotive parts, and can identify issues, determine root causes, and work with operations to fix at the source.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in automotive, automotive parts, auto body/collision repair, dismantling, warehouse quality control, manufacturing quality, or a related environment.
• Previous experience receiving, inspecting, evaluating, or handling automotive parts.
• Strong understanding of automotive part condition and quality standards.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising, leading, training, or managing employees.
• Experience performing quality inspections, audits, or working with standardized quality processes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify quality problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and inconsistencies.
• Ability to establish, communicate, and enforce standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse/automotive environment

Responsibilities

• Own the overall quality of parts moving from the dismantling operation into warehouse inventory.
• Establish and maintain consistent standards for part identification, condition, completeness, grading, labeling, and documentation.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently applied across all locations, shifts, and teams.
• Inspect and audit parts to verify they meet company standards before being placed into inventory and made available for sale.
• Identify parts that do not meet standards and determine the appropriate disposition, including correction, rework, or return to dismantling.
• Lead, train, coach, and hold Quality Control employees accountable for meeting established standards.
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures, quality checklists, work instructions, and standardized processes.
• Conduct regular quality audits and identify gaps in compliance.
• Monitor quality performance metrics, including defect rates, rejection rates, rework, first-pass quality, returns, and customer complaints.
• Analyze quality issues and customer feedback to identify trends and recurring problems.
• Perform root-cause analysis and work with Dismantling and Operations leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Dismantling leadership to improve quality at the source, rather than relying solely on downstream inspection.
• Work closely with Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, and Sales to resolve quality issues affecting inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, returns, and warranty claims.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate recurring defects, and reduce unnecessary rework and scrap.
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase consistency, efficiency, and overall part quality.
• Communicate quality trends, performance, recurring issues, and corrective actions to Operations leadership.
• Ensure employees follow established quality, handling, and safety procedures.
• Participate in operational meetings and provide recommendations related to quality and process improvement.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Inspection

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My Auto Store is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead quality standards for used auto parts moving from dismantling into warehouse. This hands-on role focuses on improving part quality, establishing consistent standards, and ensuring compliance across locations and shifts.

The ideal candidate has a background in auto body shops, dismantling operations, or automotive parts, and can identify issues, determine root causes, and work with operations to fix at the source.