Full-Time

Yard Manager

Posted on 2/21/2025

LKQ

LKQ

5,001-10,000 employees

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Management

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Diploma or other post-secondary education in a field related to management or automotive.
  • One (1) to three (3) years of management/supervisor role within the manufacturing, distribution, or auto salvage industries.
  • Previous heavy equipment operating experience.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • General maintenance and understanding of mechanical equipment.
  • Understanding of an inventory system to maintain the vehicle inventory in the yard.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee yard operations personnel.
  • Responsible for opening the site each morning.
  • Responsible for making sure the site is accessible for the start of production.
  • Unload haulers and stage cars for the inventory department to inventory.
  • Support dismantling by bringing unprocessed cars to dismantle and place vehicles back in the yard.
  • Support the cuts bay, contribute to and manage the overall cleanliness of the yard.
  • Maintain Inventory locations and integrity of vehicles placed in the yard.
  • Responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the yard.
  • Load scrap haulers with crushed cars that are ready for final disposal.
  • Conduct cycle counts to ensure compliance of location.
  • Assuming other duties as assigned.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arizona

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for EV parts offers LKQ new market opportunities.
  • Vehicle customization trends align with LKQ's specialty parts capabilities.
  • E-commerce growth enables LKQ to reach a broader customer base efficiently.

What critics are saying

  • Cyberattacks, like the recent one on LKQ's Canadian unit, pose operational risks.
  • Increased competition from OEMs could pressure LKQ's market share.
  • Labor shortages in logistics may lead to higher operational costs for LKQ.

What makes LKQ unique

  • LKQ is a leader in the automotive aftermarket sector, recognized by Jefferies.
  • Keystone Automotive Operations, an LKQ subsidiary, won the 2024 SEMA Channel Partner Award.
  • LKQ's focus on EV parts positions it well in the growing electric vehicle market.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

401(k) Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Company News

Investing.com
Dec 17th, 2024
LKQ Corp is a 2025 Top Pick at Jefferies in automotive aftermarket sector

Jefferies has identified LKQ as a top pick for 2025, reiterating its "Buy" rating and a $60 price target.

The iBulletin
Dec 14th, 2024
LKQ Corporation Faces Cyberattack on Canadian Unit, Operations Temporarily Disrupted

LKQ Corporation, a leading name in automotive parts, reported a cyber breach affecting its Canadian operations, causing temporary disruptions.

GlobeNewswire
Dec 11th, 2024
Lkq Corporation Continues Board Refreshment With The Appointment Of James S. Metcalf

ANTIOCH, Tenn., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) (“LKQ” or the “Company”) today announced that it has appointed James S. Metcalf to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a new independent director effective December 11, 2024, as part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment process. The Company also announced that Dominick Zarcone has decided not to stand for re-election and will retire from the Board when his term expires in connection with the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting. Following the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Board will consist of ten directors, nine of whom are independent. “Our Board is committed to active and ongoing refreshment to ensure it has the right mix of skills and experiences to provide effective oversight and guidance of the Company’s strategy, with the goal of producing long-term value for its shareholders,” said Guhan Subramanian, Chairman of LKQ

GlobeNewswire
Nov 11th, 2024
Lkq Subsidiary Keystone Automotive Operations Named 2024 Channel Partner Of The Year By Specialty Equipment Market Association

ANTIOCH, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that Keystone Automotive Operations, a subsidiary of LKQ’s Specialty segment, received the Channel Partner of the Year Award at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, the leading venue that brings together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. In addition, Warn Industries, a segment of Keystone Automotive Operations, won the Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product Award in the Best New Products Award category. “We are pleased to be recognized for our leadership in the distribution of SEMA product lines and RV and marine accessories, as we continue to drive innovation and serve the diverse needs of our customers,” said Bill Rogers, President of Keystone Automotive Operations. “We are focused on operational excellence throughout the business and capitalizing on our growth potential as the Specialty market environment improves. These awards are validation of our efforts and the dedication of our talented teams.” SEMA is a membership association representing over 7,000 member companies that create, buy, sell, and use specialty-automotive parts that make vehicles more unique, attractive, convenient, safer and fun

MarketBeat
Nov 6th, 2024
Radnor Capital Management LLC Invests $1.63 Million in LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ)

Radnor Capital Management LLC invests $1.63 million in LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ).