Parts Inventory Manager Jobs in Baltimore, MD (NOW HIRING)

The High Value Parts Supervisor is responsible for overseeing High Value Core (HVC) operations across multiple locations. This position provides leadership, operational direction, and performance oversight to ensure consistent execution of inventory recovery, shipping, safety, quality, and productivity standards. The Supervisor partners closely with Plant Managers and High Value Parts Leads to develop teams, improve processes, maximize recovery of high-value inventory, and ensure company standards are consistently met.

This position requires regular travel between assigned locations and serves as the primary operational resource for all High Value Core activities within the assigned market.

Essential Job Duties

Multi-Site Operations

• Oversee High Value Core operations across multiple assigned locations.
• Ensure consistent execution of company standards, processes, and best practices.
• Conduct routine site visits to evaluate operations, inventory management, safety, productivity, and quality.
• Partner with Plant Managers to improve operational performance and address opportunities.
• Assist with new store openings, acquisitions, operational transitions, and special projects as assigned.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development to High Value Parts Leads and team members.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor productivity across all assigned locations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and follow-up visits.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning for High Value Core operations.
• Identify training opportunities and ensure all team members are properly trained on company procedures.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Inventory & Production Management

• Ensure daily strategies are executed to maximize recovery of high-value cores and parts.
• Monitor production metrics, inventory levels, and recovery rates across assigned locations.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure all required parts are identified, removed, documented, and processed accurately.
• Review inventory accuracy and ensure proper storage and handling of high-value inventory.

Logistics & Documentation

• Ensure Bills of Lading (BOLs), shipping documents, and inventory records are completed accurately.
• Coordinate with freight carriers, vendors, and internal departments regarding shipments and logistics.
• Review production reports and inventory data for accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and company reporting systems to analyze operational performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce all OSHA, EPA, company safety policies, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Conduct routine safety observations and operational audits.
• Maintain organized, safe, and compliant work environments across all assigned locations.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and operational procedures.

Operational Support

• Provide hands-on assistance during periods of high workload, staffing shortages, or operational needs.
• Assist with pulling high-value parts using hand tools when necessary.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and recommend solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership and coaching to High Value Parts Leads and assigned team members across multiple locations.
• Assists with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Monitors productivity, quality, and performance metrics.
• Develops future leaders through mentoring and cross-training initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years of automotive recycling, salvage, inventory management, or related operations experience.
• Previous supervisory or multi-site leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams and driving operational performance.

Technical & Mechanical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to analyze reports, identify trends, and develop action plans.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to safely remove automotive parts using hand and power tools.

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple teams across different locations.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and employee development skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with field leadership, vendors, and corporate partners.

Travel

Frequent travel between assigned locations is required.

Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.

• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in confined spaces or underneath vehicles requiring awkward positions. Regular use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, dirt, dust, grease, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds.

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