Retail Automotive Recycling

Manager in Training – Portland, OR

Company: Pick-N-Pull, A Schnitzer Company

PUT YOUR CAREER INTO OVERDRIVE

Do you want a challenge and long term career opportunity working among the advantages of a stable public company and the flexibility and independence of a small but growing division? Pick-N-Pull could be for you. 

Ever wonder what happens to cars after they’ve outlived their usefulness? 

Inoperable vehicles have incredible value from used parts and recyclable materials.

Pick-N-Pull, a $200+ million, fast-growing division of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., is seeking a MIT in the Portland, OR area.  Schnitzer is a 100 year old publicly traded company with revenues in excess of $1.5 billion.  Pick-N-Pull is a fast growing division within Schnitzer that is focused on consolidating the highly fragmented recycled auto parts market.  

The Manager in Training (MIT) helps to lead the store to success through goal achievement in all phases of store operation, including personnel matters, sales, core program, and customer care. The MIT ensures that their assigned store operates in an effective and efficient manner and that operational support is provided within the guidelines of the administrative policies and procedures.  Responsible for monitoring all store functions from sales through production to conform to all company policies.   

This position reports to the Area Manager and supervises staff.

So, what will it take to be successful?

• 3-5 years combined retail management experience
• Minimum education requirement is high school or equivalent; college education a plus
• A love of cars! Automotive/parts industry experience and/or knowledge is a big advantage 
• Must have experience recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, developing, evaluating, coaching, disciplining and terminating employees
• Able and willing to work retail hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays at any store assigned by management within a reasonable distance from home store
• Good people skills, outgoing, friendly, positive attitude; able to communicate with customers, vendors and the general public in a professional manner
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills; must be able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities
• Must have critical thinking skills and self-confidence; willingness and ability to make and stand by decisions
• Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English; ability to read, write, & speak Spanish desired
• Must have demonstrated math, reading, and writing skills to reconcile sales, prepare reports, and read technical manuals
• Perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Understand, demonstrate and enforce all environmental, health and safety practices and procedures at the store
• Must have valid Driver's License, good driving record and reliable transportation

What will you get from us?

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Without our employees we would not be in business so we offer a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package including 401(k), casual dress, pleasant work environment, and paid time off.

Pick-N-Pull:  Building Careers by Dismantling Vehicles. 

Check Us Out at www.picknpull.com and http://www.schnitzersteel.com /

We are Environmentally Responsible, Financially Rewarding, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to mailto:amcneely@schn.com Please reference Portland, OR MIT in your subject line.