Parts Manager
Champions Do More. As one of the fastest‑growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder‑led multi‑shop operator (MSO) of high‑quality collision‑repair service in the U.S. The company also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of high‑line and luxury EV repair centers, serving customers at more than 650 state‑of‑the‑art locations in 38 states. Founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert, Crash Champions has been guided for more than 25 years by a “People First” vision.
Responsibilities
- Manage and complete all parts ordering: quickly and accurately order parts based on initial estimates and supplements; communicate with parts vendors as needed; partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy.
- Monitor deliveries: regularly track parts status, communicate with vendors, and update Repair Planners accordingly.
- Receive and check in parts: mirror‑match delivered parts to repair orders and ensure all parts are placed and accounted for on the parts cart.
- Inspect delivered parts for quality: inspect parts for damage within two hours of expected drop‑off.
- Return incorrect parts: return incorrect parts immediately to the vendor.
- Drive parts‑related KPIs: monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory, and material spend; communicate to the General Manager to discuss optimization.
- Coordinate parts invoicing: ensure parts invoices are posted daily in CCC One and make corrections as necessary.
- Support Body Technicians with parts knowledge: supply reference materials to technicians to ensure proper parts usage; stay current on laws and regulations of parts installation.
- Lead Parts Team (if applicable): serve as a mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Experience in a parts capacity in the automotive industry.
- Ability to read and understand instructions and work orders.
- Proficient knowledge and use of estimating software.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
- 5 Paid Holidays
Pay
Min Pay Rate: USD $15.14 / Hr.
Max Pay Rate: USD $30.00 / Hr.
We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications. In addition to the compensation range listed, this role may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting and may be modified at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.