Assistant Machine Shop Manager

About the role

Assists the shop manager in ensuring the shop operates productively, efficiently, and profitably. Work with store managers, shop managers, and shop personnel in out-of-town markets to increase productivity and sales.

Essential Job Functions

• Maximize shop sales by providing prompt, courteous, professional customer service, and by promoting service in every possible way, including sales calls as scheduled by shop or store’s manager.
• Help coordinate workflow in the shop, including ordering parts, completing shop tickets, and assigning responsibilities to ensure maximum productivity, in shop managers absence or as assigned by shop manager.
• Help ensure the shop is organized and operated according to all company policies and procedures, including hazardous waste and safety procedures as outlined below:
• Hazardous Waste Logbook must be kept current (a record of all testing, filtering, chemical addition, and waste placed in barrels).
• Hazardous waste disposal procedures to be followed in compliance with EPA.
• Filtration system to be used as scheduled.
• MSDS to be kept current and up-to-date in the notebook.
• Promote a safe working environment in the shop. OSHA and other safety posters must be displayed. Safety glasses must be worn by all personnel. Ear plugs must be worn when needed.
• Promptly communicate information from the Team Weekly, interoffice correspondence, etc., that pertain to shop operations or personnel in the absence of or as assigned by the shop manager.
• Assist the store manager with team member performance evaluations as needed.
• Develop the knowledge and skills of all team members. Training areas include company policies and procedures, customer service, hazardous waste disposal, new technology and equipment.
• Aid in the hiring process by completing recruiting tasks, scheduling and participating in interviews, evaluating candidates, and collaborating with management to ensure the selection of qualified team members.
• Shop appearance and general cleanliness must be in compliance with the Machine Shop Check Sheet.
• Help ensure regular preventive maintenance is performed and equipment kept repaired so equipment is in best possible working condition. This includes routine daily cleaning and organizing of work area and benches and performing monthly equipment preventive maintenance.
• Ensure the shop is secure from both internal and external threats. This includes ensuring doors are locked, equipment and tools accounted for, and all company policies are followed in regard to tickets, pricing, money handling, etc.
• Avoid billing errors by ensuring all labor and parts are billed correctly.
• Ensure adequate supplies are maintained; the majority of these supplies are available through the DC. All other duties as assigned.

Skills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities Required

• Operate all shop equipment
• Background in automotive technology
• Good understanding of internal combustion engines
• Desired: College or Tech School ASE Certified
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired)

Company Information

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

• Total Compensation Package: Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off, Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions, Starting Day One, Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs, Tuition Educational Assistance Programs, Opportunities for Career Growth
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.