PARTS MANAGER

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.

About the role

Oversee the Parts team to ensure heavy duty equipment, diesel engine, and hydraulic component parts are available for technicians as needed. Order and track parts/inventory to minimize delay time in completing repairs on vehicles. Provide written documentation of parts ordered/received as required by the company.

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 and problems of mutual interest and to develop strategies for a more efficient operation.
• Create and build upon existing relationships with our customers and vendors.
• Oversee team’s assessment of requests for parts for a variety of components related to heavy duty diesel, utility equipment, and hydraulic systems to ensure correct items and quantity are ordered.
• Ensure team timely processes orders and contacts vendors as needed to order parts for service or inventory that results in the proper parts being ordered.
• Direct team members on decisions for large purchases to prevent unnecessary expenses.
• Train team on parts requests to ensure all necessary parts are ordered and eliminate costly parts returns per company procedures.
• Oversee the tracking of all incoming and outgoing inventory in accordance with the company’s procedures.
• Timely and safely perform parts “runs” in company vehicle to acquire parts.
• Oversee team to ensure accurate distribution of parts to mechanics and assignment of equipment to appropriate vehicle within the company’s inventory system.
• Ensure that computer-based parts and inventory systems are up-to-date and accurate by inputting all necessary data in a timely, accurate manner.
• Conduct inventory counts and keep inventory records to ensure company standards are met.
• Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to prevent delays in production.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Associate degree or other relevant college degree, or 3 years proven experience in a similar role (non-degreed).
• 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 and driven.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Strong attendance record.
• Must be able to 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.

Skills

• Computers and Electronics — General aptitude in working with common computer software (MS Office Suite, internet, etc.) to process orders. Knowledge of inventory software (e.g., FishBowl) helpful.
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing a positive service experience, including internal client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

• 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.
• Work as scheduled with punctual attendance: 7:30 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday, plus any additional hours/days necessary to meet business demands.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, assemble objects, and/or use common computer equipment.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Ability to see things in close proximity whether through natural or corrected vision.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Competitive health care, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Short-term/long-term disability (STD/LTD).
• Partner discounts.
• Investment in employee development.