Parts Manager

Werner Enterprises•Lithia Springs, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this position is to provide effective parts and equipment support for company vehicle maintenance programs. This role involves managing an inventory program encompassing parts, consumables, lubricants, tires and equipment items, and coordinating interdepartmental interface for maximum efficiency and productivity. The Parts Manager is also responsible for conducting training programs for subordinates and outside terminal counterparts, and supervising a workforce of three to fifteen employees. Werner Enterprises delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, nearly 14,000 talented associates and innovative Werner EDGE® technology, Werner is an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Provide effective parts and equipment support for company vehicle maintenance programs
Manage an inventory program encompassing parts, consumables, lubricants, tires and equipment items
Coordinate interdepartmental interface for maximum efficiency and productivity
Conduct training programs for subordinates and outside terminal counterparts
Supervise a work force of three to fifteen employees
Monitor and enforce company dress codes
Counsel employees
Interview potential employees
Process requests for hire/termination and payroll/salary change requests
Establish work schedules
Monitor and approve vacation/time off schedules
Monitor workmen’s compensation program actions
Establish and maintain employee record files
Manage the inventory control program
Supervise work
Prepare performance evaluations
Review and monitor management reports and initiate actions where necessary
Conduct and perform interface with accounting department
Purchase items from vendors/sources
Approve vendor invoices for payment
Coordinate purchasing data with vendors
Obtain pricing data from vendors
Resolve invoice errors/discrepancies with vendors
Conduct/perform interface with MIS regarding computer support, report preparation and program modification requirements/proposals
Coordinate material/parts requirements with Tractor/Trailer manufacturers to insure availability of items to meet production/delivery schedules
Coordinate with company maintenance officials regarding parts requirements/availability to insure positive support posture
Perform assistance visits to outside locations as directed
Identify/monitor and conduct training for employees on job requirements, assignments, procedures and responsibilities
Telephone work
Operate forklift and parts truck
Comply with and enforce company policies as published
Perform any other reasonable assigned duties