Job Type
Full-time
Description
**This is a general application for Swickard Auto Group in the San Francisco Bay Area for candidates willing to relocate based on position and dealership availability.**
San Francisco Bay Area | Swickard Auto Group | Parts Manager | Fixed Ops | Luxury brand | Import | Veterans encouraged to apply | $80,000 - $120,000/yr
IS THIS YOU?
• You've run a parts department and own the full picture - inventory, gross profit, fill rates, obsolescence, and team development
• You manage by metrics, build process, and hold your team accountable with consistency
• You're looking for a well-run organization where strong fixed ops performance is recognized and your career can grow
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Lead all parts department operations - managing inventory, staffing, vendor relationships, and daily workflow to support service department performance
• Drive parts department profitability - owning gross profit, fill rates, inventory turn, and obsolescence control
• Develop and hold accountable a parts team - building capability, accuracy, and a culture of consistent execution at the counter and in the warehouse
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement corrective action proactively when results drift from target
• Manage manufacturer and vendor relationships - ensuring parts availability, warranty compliance, and program participation are optimized
• Partner closely with service management to align parts supply with service demand - minimizing delays and keeping technicians productive
• Maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined receiving, cycle counts, and bin organization standards
• Ensure compliance with all manufacturer parts programs, warranty processes, and return procedures
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 3+ years of parts manager experience in a franchised dealership
• Strong command of parts department financials - fill rate, gross profit, inventory turn, and obsolescence management
• Luxury or import brand experience preferred - OEM parts system familiarity a strong plus
• Proven ability to develop and lead a parts team
• Process-oriented with strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy
• Comfortable with DMS platforms and manufacturer parts ordering systems
• Clear communicator who works effectively with service managers, advisors, and technicians
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
WHAT WE OFFER
• $80,000 - $120,000/yr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth - strong parts managers at Swickard grow into fixed ops director and multi-store leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The backing of a nationally recognized, fast-growing dealer group with deep operational infrastructure
Swickard's Bay Area dealerships support some of the most technically demanding luxury and import brands in the world - and the parts operations behind them need to match that standard. This is a role for a parts professional who takes ownership, manages by the numbers, and builds a team that the whole service department can count on.
If you're an experienced parts manager ready to bring your skills to a high-performing organization in one of the country's premier automotive markets - we'd like to meet you.
Salary Description
$80K - $120K yearly
