PARTS MANAGER

Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) – Parts Manager – Salt Lake City, UT location.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (work schedule noted as 7:30 am – 5:00 pm); overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them.
• Work with the Service and Production Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
• Conduct meetings with parts department employees to discuss activities, resolve problems, and develop strategies for a more efficient operation.
• Create and build upon existing relationships with customers and vendors.
• Oversee the team’s assessment of parts requests for heavy‑duty diesel, utility equipment, and hydraulic systems to ensure correct items and quantities are ordered.
• Ensure the team processes orders promptly and contacts vendors as needed for service or inventory parts.
• Direct team members on large‑purchase decisions to prevent unnecessary expenses.
• Train the team on parts requests to eliminate costly returns and follow company procedures.
• Oversee tracking of all incoming and outgoing inventory in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform parts “runs” in a company vehicle to acquire parts safely and timely.
• Ensure accurate distribution of parts to mechanics and proper assignment of equipment within the inventory system.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate computer‑based parts and inventory systems by entering data promptly.
• Conduct inventory counts and keep records to meet company standards.
• Maintain proper inventory levels to prevent production delays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective operation of the work unit.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or other relevant college degree (or 3 years proven experience in a similar role for non‑degreed candidates).
• Knowledge of heavy and light‑duty trucks and equipment preferred.
• Previous managerial experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Extremely detail‑oriented and accurate.
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Self‑sufficient, driven, and able to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Strong attendance record.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test, physical, and audiogram.
• General mechanical aptitude and experience with parts required.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, heavy equipment, diesel truck parts and/or farm equipment helpful.
• Computer aptitude: proficiency with common software (MS Office, internet) and familiarity with inventory software (e.g., FishBowl) helpful.
• Customer service knowledge: ability to assess internal client needs, meet quality standards, and evaluate customer satisfaction.
• Majority of work performed in an office or shop setting; may be exposed to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
• Physical requirements: ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lb; manual dexterity; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; some climbing, balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; ability to see objects in close proximity.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Competitive health care
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Partner discounts
• Investment in employee development