Full-Time

Site Manager

Posted on 2/27/2026

LKQ

LKQ

5,001-10,000 employees

Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts

Compensation Overview

$60k - $65k/yr

Gunpowder, MD, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 5 years+ in specialized profession or equivalent; Proficient in specialty including prior senior lead / supervisor experience; Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
  • Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
  • Frequently communicates complex information across departments and interacts with management. Can present, resolve and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
  • Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents and practices.
  • Decisions impact the management and operations within a department or business unit. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
  • Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional areas. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
  • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all departments for the specific facility pertaining to production, sales, administration, and distribution.
  • Manage human resources for all departments by hiring, terminating, and reassigning personnel to appropriate tasks as required.
  • Review all financials for correctness; compare to budget and take appropriate actions as required.
  • Interact with customers to determine better service needs and implement changes accordingly.
  • Formulate procedural changes for the handling of products to ensure high quality.
  • Oversee quality control and implement changes as necessary.
  • Chair plant meetings as required.
  • Administer disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Attend national plant managers' meetings as required.
  • Maintain communication within plant, region and company networks.
  • Assume other duties as assigned.
  • Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree

LKQ is a global distributor that supplies vehicle parts and accessories for cars and trucks. It sells aftermarket, recycled and salvaged parts, as well as specialty equipment, to repair shops and retail customers who repair, maintain, or customize vehicles. Its parts come from a wide range of suppliers and are distributed through a large network to repair shops, collision centers, and individuals. The way the products work is straightforward: customers order parts, LKQ sources them (including recycled or salvaged options when available), and ships them to the customer for installation or use. LKQ differentiates itself through its broad, global catalog and mix of new, aftermarket, and recycled parts, offering a one-stop source for repairing and upgrading vehicles. The company’s goal is to be a leading, reliable supplier that helps customers quickly find and obtain the parts they need to fix, service, or customize vehicles.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arizona

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • North America revenue declined only 0.4% in Q1 2026, outperforming 2-4% claims drop.
  • Specialty segment grew 3.4% organically in Q1 2026 after 14 quarters decline.
  • Generated $847 million free cash flow in 2025 supporting restructuring and returns.

What critics are saying

  • FinishMaster loses major multi-shop clients, destroying synergies post-2023 acquisition.
  • North America tariffs raise costs, cut volumes, contract gross margins in 2026.
  • Europe private label pricing squeezes margins amid soft demand in 2026.

What makes LKQ unique

  • LKQ professionalized fragmented salvage-yard market since 1998 Chicago founding.
  • LKQ built global circular-economy platform with recycled OEM parts and logistics.
  • LKQ deploys AI-driven pricing tools for dynamic shop-level responses.

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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

LKQ Europe
Apr 2nd, 2026
LKQ Europe acquires ACtronics to expand electronic vehicle component repair and remanufacturing

LKQ Europe has acquired ACtronics, a leading European specialist in repairing and remanufacturing automotive electronic components. Founded in 2005 and based in Almelo, Netherlands, ACtronics repairs complex vehicle electronics including ABS/ESP units, instrument clusters, transmission and engine control units, and EV specialist components. The acquisition strengthens LKQ Europe's existing circular economy operations, which include vehicle salvage, EV battery repair and remanufactured powertrain components. ACtronics operates exclusively in the B2B aftermarket, serving workshops, dealers and distributors across Europe. LKQ Europe employs around 25,000 people and operates over 900 branches across 18 European countries. The company aims to provide cost-effective, sustainable alternatives to new replacement parts as vehicles become increasingly complex and component costs rise.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 20th, 2026
Petrus Trust bets $16M on LKQ as auto parts distributor's earnings fall 50% amid 31% stock decline

Petrus Trust Company initiated a $15.70 million position in LKQ, purchasing 520,000 shares in the fourth quarter, according to a 17 February SEC filing. The automotive parts distributor now represents 1.59% of the fund's reportable assets. LKQ shares have fallen 31% over the past year to $28.11, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 16% gain. The company's fourth-quarter results showed revenue rising modestly to $3.3 billion from $3.2 billion year-on-year, but net income dropped to $75 million and diluted earnings per share fell 50% to $0.29. Despite earnings pressure, LKQ generated $1.1 billion in operating cash flow and $847 million in free cash flow for the full year. Management is implementing cost-cutting measures expected to deliver over $50 million in annual savings.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 8th, 2026
Barrington raises LKQ price target 12% to $45-50, keeps Outperform rating

Barrington has raised its price target for LKQ Corporation to $45-$50 from $40-$45, maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock. The analyst updated its sum-of-the-parts valuation following the company's fourth-quarter 2025 results. LKQ reported challenging Q4 results on 19 February, facing soft demand in North America and Europe. Diluted earnings per share fell 50% year-on-year to $0.29, whilst adjusted diluted EPS declined 24% to $0.59, missing analyst expectations of $0.65. Segment EBITDA dropped 18% to $321 million. The earnings decline stemmed from rising costs due to higher tariffs in North America and increased expenses in Europe, forcing price increases that reduced sales volumes in both regions. Gross margins contracted as LKQ chose not to fully pass costs on to consumers.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 6th, 2026
Kettle Hill dumps 777K LKQ shares worth $23.4M amid activist pressure

Kettle Hill Capital Management sold 777,476 shares of LKQ during the fourth quarter, worth approximately $23.45 million, according to a 17 February SEC filing. The transaction reduced LKQ to 2.6% of Kettle Hill's assets under management, down from 8% in the prior quarter. As of 17 February, LKQ shares traded at $32.51, down 16.8% over the past year and trailing the S&P 500 by 28.8 percentage points. The automotive parts distributor has been under pressure from activist investor Ananym Capital since October to sell business units. LKQ has engaged Bank of America to help sell its Keystone Automotive Industries division, potentially worth $1 billion. Reuters reported in January that the company's board is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
LKQ shares down 21% over year despite 48% discount to intrinsic value

LKQ, a vehicle parts distributor with $13.7 billion in revenue, has seen its shares decline 21% over the past year, though the stock has gained 11% in the past three months. Trading at $32.07, the shares have posted a year-to-date return of approximately 6.8%. According to analyst valuations, LKQ appears undervalued with a fair value estimate of $52.80, suggesting potential upside of roughly 28%. The company generates $596 million in net income serving repair shops, dealerships and retail customers across North America and Europe. The investment case depends on steady revenue growth and margin expansion in LKQ's parts distribution business. However, risks include potential volume declines from advanced driver assistance systems reducing collisions and operational challenges in its European operations.

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