Parts Manager- Fleet

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

22h

About The Position

PARTS MANAGER Fleet Garage | City of Fort Wayne Think inventory, leadership, and keeping a 2,200-unit fleet moving. Sound like your lane? If you know parts inside and out-and you're ready to lead, problem-solve, and keep operations running smoothly-this role was built for you. What You'll Do Manage ordering, receiving, issuing, and inventory control of parts and shop supplies for a diverse fleet of ~2,200 vehicles and equipment Oversee daily parts room operations, ensuring accuracy, security, and efficient service to technicians and departments Coordinate purchasing, auto-orders, warranties, returns, and vendor relationships to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness Enter and maintain accurate records in Faster software and inventory systems Lead, train, and support parts personnel while assisting Fleet leadership with supervision and performance oversight What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience 10+ years of experience in the automotive or equipment industry Advanced knowledge of automotive, truck, and construction equipment parts Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, documentation, and purchasing processes Valid Indiana driver's license and ability to operate cars and trucks Why Join Us Make a real impact supporting essential City services and public safety operations Work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your expertise is valued Be part of a collaborative Fleet team focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence operations across City departments The right part. The right time. The backbone of a City that moves. Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of experience in the automotive or equipment industry
• Advanced knowledge of automotive, truck, and construction equipment parts
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, documentation, and purchasing processes
• Valid Indiana driver's license and ability to operate cars and trucks

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering, receiving, issuing, and inventory control of parts and shop supplies for a diverse fleet of ~2,200 vehicles and equipment
• Oversee daily parts room operations, ensuring accuracy, security, and efficient service to technicians and departments
• Coordinate purchasing, auto-orders, warranties, returns, and vendor relationships to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness
• Enter and maintain accurate records in Faster software and inventory systems
• Lead, train, and support parts personnel while assisting Fleet leadership with supervision and performance oversight

Benefits

• Make a real impact supporting essential City services and public safety operations
• Work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your expertise is valued
• Be part of a collaborative Fleet team focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence operations across City departments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees