Parts Manager - Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. Chico, TX : Job Details

Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

Parts Manager Benefits

• Above-average Industry Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (including medical/dental/vision)
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family-Owned and Operated
• Health and Wellness

Parts Manager Position Purpose

The Parts Manager manages all overall responsibilities concerning the parts department by using sales and marketing strategies to increase revenue, create lifetime relationships, improve customer satisfaction and profitability, deliver consistent results, and be an indispensable resource.

Parts Manager Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Actively monitors and oversees safety processes and procedures and promotes the safety of all parts of employees. Initiate measures as necessary to ensure maximum safety of parts employees
• Supervises parts counter sales associates to include hiring, coaching, and continuous training
• Supervises warehouse operations through the warehouse manager and ensures shipping and receiving operations are operating at optimum levels
• Identifies and resolves all issues in the parts department and ensures achievement of short- and long-term objectives to maximize department efficiency
• Encourages and promotes continuous employee and customer satisfaction to achieve unparalleled customer service
• Ensures all vendor invoices are processed promptly, as well as parts and core returns are processed, and invoices are credited efficiently
• Maintains a good understanding of all product lines supported
• Understands how to efficiently use parts reference materials, such as microfiche, manuals, and internet websites
• Manages and maintains accurate parts inventory to include purchasing and expediting, and ensures inventory cycle counts are completed on time and according to policies
• Implements plans to reduce freight expenses and critical fees and ensure recovery
• Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Parts Manager Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Five (5) years of management experience within the heavy equipment industry or related preferred
• Understanding of financial reporting principles, pricing principles, discounting effects, and inventory control theory
• Working knowledge of warehouse storage layout principles, as well as product knowledge, including features and benefits knowledge of all commodities sold

Parts Manager Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Physical ability to stand and walk throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.