Automotive Parts Manager

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Tacoma Metro
Reports To: Director of Fixed Operations
Salary: $69,000 - 117,000 annually

The Ideal Candidate

Larson Automotive Group is seeking a dynamic results-driven Parts Manager to lead one of our 8 thriving parts departments to new heights. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, a proven track record in automotive parts or service, and experience as a service advisor or technician. Familiarity with CDK and WI Advisor systems is highly desirable.

We’re looking for a professional who is ready to take on a fast-paced environment, optimize operations, and foster team success in delivering exceptional customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations and Inventory Management

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department to drive performance and growth.
• Administer and monitor the department’s monthly operating budget.
• Maintain a balanced inventory that meets the needs of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and DIY customers.
• Establish pricing strategies for various customer categories to ensure profitability while retaining customer loyalty.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels to minimize obsolescence and maximize efficiency.

Goal Setting and Leadership

• Set ambitious yet achievable monthly goals for the department and individual team members.
• Collaborate with the service manager to ensure timely availability of parts for internal jobs.
• Provide enthusiastic, professional leadership to inspire the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly oversee 5-10 employees.
• Manage team performance by conducting reviews, handling disciplinary actions, and recognizing excellence.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members to ensure consistent quality and productivity.
• Effectively delegate tasks and workloads to staff while ensuring operational efficiency.

What We Offer

Larson Automotive Group provides a rewarding career opportunity in a supportive, family-owned environment. With a robust team of professionals, a strong customer base, and extensive training resources, we are committed to fostering growth and excellence in every aspect of our business.

Take your career to the next level and lead one of the busiest parts departments in the industry!

Apply today to join Larson Automotive Group and be part of a team dedicated to delivering world-class service!

Larson Automotive Benefits:

Larson Automotive Group offers a comprehensive group medical insurance plan to all hired full-time applicants that start the first of the month following the completion of continuous 60 of employment. We offer 4 plans to help employees access the best plan that fits their budget and needs. One plan is zero cost to the employee. We also have a company paid Life ($10,000) and AD&D plan ($40,000.00) that is for all benefit eligible employees. Employees must maintain no less than 32 hours per week to be considered ‘full-time’ for benefits. 

In addition to medical insurance, Larson Automotive Group also offers vision, dental and various other ancillary coverages such as additional Life, AD&D, LTD, Accident, Hospital, and Pet insurance to name a few.

Larson Automotive Group also provides an Employee Assistance Program. This is a specialized referral program available to employees to assist in various personal situations. This includes counseling for substance abuse, financial difficulties, mental illness, family issues and more. These are all provided to the employee free of charge and confidential with a third party.

Larson Automotive Group also helps plan for your future with our retirement plan available to all employees over the age of 21. The 401k plan starts after the completion of 2 months of employment, the employee will be automatically enrolled into the program starting at a 3% deduction and this will increase 1% per year for the first 3 years. The company does match 50% of the first 4% contributed by the employee.  Employees on a budget or who want to know exactly what will be coming out of their check can also opt to have a flat dollar amount withheld from their check. We also offer a ROTH plan option as well. Employees can opt out of the plans at any time.

We offer a KOFE (knowledge of Financial Education) plan free of charge to the employee to help provide the employees with the tools needed for financial wellness.

Hourly and Salary employees will receive 6 paid holidays each year.

We offer a competitive PTO (Paid Time Off) program; employees begin to accrue hours from day one worked (eligible to use after 90 days of employment). PTO is accrued for the first 2 years at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked at 3 to 10 years 1.53 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked and at 10 years 2.30 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked.

We offer a vehicle purchasing programs for all the vehicle brands we offer. All you need to do is contact the GM of that dealership to see what options they currently have available.

• 2-4 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business and/or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and various business documents clearly and concisely.
• Basic mathematical aptitude including discounts, interest, and commissions.
• Ability to drive manual and automatic transmission.
• Highly capable problem solver.
• Effective communication skills
• Clean driving record

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.