Description
Production Lead | Automotive
Top Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Low-cost or FREE)
- FREE Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Based on age/earnings)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- On-the-Job Training & Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus ($500)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Your Role
As a Production Lead, you’ll support the Production Supervisor and Chief in leading a team responsible for automotive salvage, recycling operations, and facility upkeep. You’ll ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity standards are met while fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do as a Production Lead
- Foster a “Safety First” and “Environmental Stewardship” culture
- Lead by example in alignment with company core values – Respect, Help, Learn & Grow
- Supervise, motivate, and develop production team members
- Maintain facility cleanliness and ensure work areas meet safety standards
- Manage daily production schedules and performance goals
- Oversee automotive salvage and recycling processes
- Operate heavy equipment (loaders, forklifts, crushers, etc.) as needed
- Audit and record inventory levels to ensure accuracy
- Conduct equipment inspections and coordinate maintenance
- Enforce company policies, procedures, and standard operating practices (SOPs)
- Support hiring, training, and performance management for production staff
- Collaborate with management to optimize workflow and process efficiency
- Work standard production hours (Monday–Friday), with occasional overtime, weekends, or holidays
What You Bring as a Production Lead
- Leadership or supervisory experience in production or industrial operations
- Commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service excellence
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with automotive parts and systems
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Experience operating industrial or heavy equipment
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and mobile tools
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varying weather conditions
- Reliable transportation
Preferred:
- Experience in the automotive salvage or recycling industry
- Experience maintaining heavy equipment (loaders, hydraulics, tow motors, etc.)
About Pull-A-Part and U-Pull-&-Pay
Pull-A-Part, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is an award-winning leader in the do-it-yourself used auto parts industry. We’ve redefined the traditional junkyard by creating a sustainable, customer-first recycling business model. Founded in 1997, Pull-A-Part operates 35 stores nationwide—including 11 U-Pull-&-Pay locations—and is recognized nationally for excellence in environmental responsibility and corporate citizenship.
Learn more: https://about.pullapart.com | https://upullandpay.com
Our Core Values
- Respect – Every team member and customer counts
- Help – Support your team and customers to reach goals
- Learn – Ask questions and grow your knowledge
- Grow – Develop new skills and advance your career
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pull-A-Part is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Leadership or supervisory experience in production or industrial operations
- Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with automotive parts and systems
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Experience operating industrial or heavy equipment (loaders, forklifts, crushers)
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and mobile tools
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills
- Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varying weather conditions
- Reliable transportation
- Experience in the automotive salvage or recycling industry
- Experience maintaining heavy equipment (loaders, hydraulics, tow motors)
What We Do
Pull-A-Part, LLC is an award-winning family-owned automotive recycling company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As the largest privately owned self-serve (DIY) used auto parts market in America, it operates a network of superstores where customers remove used vehicle parts themselves. The company focuses on environmental responsibility, transforming traditional junkyards into a sustainable automotive recycling business.
