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Here is a fresh, compelling hiring ad designed to attract top-tier candidates by highlighting high earnings, great benefits, and exceptional working conditions: Drive Shop Excellence: Parts Manager & Shop Assistant A High-Impact Leadership Role at Walker Automotive Are you an automotive professional who understands that a successful, high-volume shop relies on precision timing, smart coordination, and strong leadership? Walker Automotive is searching for a talented Parts Manager & Shop Assistant to serve as the heartbeat of our daily operations. This is not an ordinary 'parts-pulling' job. It’s a dynamic, multifaceted leadership role where you’ll manage workflow, optimize profitability, monitor vehicle repair quality, and directly support both our technicians and customers. What You’ll Do (Architect of Efficiency) As our Parts Manager & Shop Assistant, you'll ensure our Master Technicians have the exact support and parts they need to succeed: Workflow & Quality Control: Oversee shop operations, prioritize technician workflow, and perform quality checks to guarantee every repair meets high standards for safety and reliability. Strategic Parts Procurement: Order necessary parts, manage vendor relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and keep parts costs controlled (aiming under 25%) with zero technician downtime. Receiving & Inventory Tracking: Use Tekmetric software to check in parts, document pricing, manage cores, and track shop inventory. Hands-On & Diagnostic Support: Step in to assist technicians with diagnostics and repairs whenever an extra set of skilled hands is needed. Customer & Sales Support: Build accurate estimates, schedule customer appointments, and perform 'show and share' walk-throughs to build customer trust and sell needed service. High-Yield Compensation & Future-Focused Benefits We believe the leaders driving our shop's productivity should directly share in our success: Top-Tier Earning Potential: $60,000 - $90,000 / year, rewarding your automotive expertise and leadership. NEW Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan: Build a substantial retirement nest egg as you help drive company profitability and operational efficiency. Time Off & Health: Paid Vacation Time and Paid Holidays to keep your work-life balance healthy. Career Growth: Collaborate directly with the Owner and Shop Manager in an environment that values your voice and rewards problem solvers. A World-Class Work Environment Enjoy a facility built specifically for professionals who take pride in their craft: Climate-Controlled Comfort: Work year-round in an Air-Conditioned shop featuring Heated Floors . Elite Facilities: Enjoy clean, well-stocked, modern amenities reflecting our commitment to quality. What You Bring to the Table Automotive Experience: Deep background in automotive repair, parts management, and service advising/shop operations. Mechanical Aptitude: Strong technical skills with the ability to assist with diagnostics and monitor repair quality hands-on. Software Proficiency: Experience with shop management software (preferably Tekmetric). Leadership & Customer Skills: Strong organization, vendor negotiation, and comfortable explaining repairs transparently to customers. Valid Driver’s License: Ability to safely operate customer vehicles. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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