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Automotive Parts Manager/Shop Coordinator

Lookin-Nu Auto Sales
Waterford, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Job Summary

Automotive Parts Manager / Shop Coordinator

MKC Transport Inc. is looking for an experienced and dependable Automotive Parts Manager / Shop Coordinator to join our team.

We are a family-owned, established automotive company specializing in vehicle acquisition, reconditioning, wholesale and retail vehicle sales, and automotive repair.

This is not simply a parts-counter position. This is a key role in our day-to-day operation and works closely with our technicians, parts vendors, customers, and office staff to keep vehicles and repairs moving efficiently.

We are looking for someone with strong automotive knowledge who is organized, dependable, comfortable making decisions, and able to take ownership of their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Research and order automotive parts
  • Compare parts, pricing, quality, and availability from multiple vendors
  • Verify correct parts and applications before ordering
  • Receive and check incoming parts for accuracy
  • Work closely with technicians regarding parts and repair needs
  • Communicate with parts vendors and suppliers
  • Help coordinate daily shop workflow and vehicle repairs
  • Answer phones and assist repair customers
  • Communicate with customers regarding repair needs and vehicle status
  • Assist with repair orders and general shop organization
  • Open and close the facility
  • Help with general day-to-day shop operations
  • Pitch in wherever needed as part of a small, team-oriented business

Parts returns and credit tracking are handled with assistance from our office staff.

Qualifications

Automotive industry experience is required.

We are interested in candidates with experience in automotive parts, dealership service, independent repair, collision/body shops, automotive recycling, service advising, service coordination, estimating, or a similar automotive environment.

Direct experience researching, sourcing, and ordering automotive parts is strongly preferred.

The right candidate will be:

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Accurate when researching and ordering parts
  • Comfortable working with technicians and understanding repair needs
  • Able to manage multiple vehicles, parts orders, and priorities at the same time
  • Comfortable communicating with vendors and customers
  • Able to work independently without constant supervision
  • Willing to take ownership of responsibilities and follow through
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving automotive environment
  • Willing to help wherever needed as part of a small team

Schedule

Full-Time

Monday–Friday

8:00 AM–6:00 PM

NO WEEKENDS

Compensation

$60,000–$75,000 per year, depending on automotive experience, parts knowledge, and qualifications

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • No weekends
  • Additional paid time off surrounding the Christmas/New Year's holiday

About MKC

MKC Transport is a smaller, family-owned automotive operation where everyone plays an important role. We offer a casual work environment, but we take our work and our responsibilities seriously.

We are looking for someone who wants more than just another job. Our goal is to find a dependable person who can become an important, long-term member of our team.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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