Parts Manager - MVTA

Keolis America•Burnsville, MN

About The Position

The Parts Manager oversees parts inventory, catalog systems, purchasing and invoice processes, records, reporting, and the daily work of parts department employees. The role maintains inventory at appropriate levels while providing effective service to shop operations, and works with vendors and employees to support an efficient parts operation. The manager also carries out responsibilities under the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS), including monitoring its performance, promoting customer focus, and maintaining its integrity when changes are planned or implemented. This role requires a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates need at least two years of proven parts management experience, a valid Minnesota driver's license, and the ability to read, understand, and follow technical manuals. Automotive, medium/heavy-duty truck, sanitation truck, and heavy equipment parts experience are beneficial; prior management or supervisory experience is also preferred. The work environment and physical demands may include extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces. Exposure may include extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles. Operations supervisors and managers may divide work between an office setting using a computer or electronic device and active transit field locations, including driving in a vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment for safety-sensitive positions is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination. Employment is also contingent on a background check consistent with applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position. Keolis states that it offers competitive compensation and benefits, development and growth opportunities, and a safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of proven parts management experience.
Valid Minnesota driver's license.
Exceptional customer service and follow-up skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow technical manuals.
Strong proficiency with various computer programs and applications.
Excellent telephone communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Inventory skills.
Practical skills, communication skills, and analysis and problem-solving skills.
Focus on safety.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Automotive, medium/heavy-duty truck, and sanitation truck parts experience is a plus.
Prior management and/or supervisory experience preferred.
Prior parts experience with heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, enforce, and monitor effective parts stock and inventory practices.
Maintain inventory at appropriate levels while providing appropriate service to shop operations.
Prepare and conduct quarterly physical inventories.
Provide reports, including computer-generated reports, as necessary.
Maintain an effective parts catalog system and develop relationships with key vendors.
Review purchase orders.
Prepare invoices for the accounts payable department by coding them with the correct account code number.
Evaluate inventory records.
Maintain records and prepare required reports relevant to parts department operations.
Provide technical assistance to parts department employees.
Conduct meetings with parts department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest and develop strategies for more efficient operations.
Counsel Parts Clerks and administer discipline.
Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence.
Ensure the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) conforms to requirements and that its processes deliver their intended outputs.
Report to management on RTSMS performance, opportunities for improvement, and the need for change or innovation.
Promote customer focus throughout the organization.
Maintain the integrity of the RTSMS when changes are planned and implemented.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.