What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager South Louisiana position at Replacement Parts Inc.?
The District Manager oversees multiple Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts wholesale/retail store locations and employees in their assigned area markets and is engaged in selling specific, related, or general lines of auto parts merchandise personally or through store supervisors. They ensure the day-to-day operations of their assigned stores are efficient and effective to meet company standards. Check us out at btbautoparts.com and apply today!
Today, Replacement Parts, Inc. and Crow Burlingame is made up of a corporate staff and several different companies, including Parts Warehouse Inc. (PWI). We employ more than 1,400 employees, in twelve (12) states, working at approximately 220 locations, all operating in the aftermarket automotive parts, paint and heavy-duty parts business. In 2019, our company celebrated 100 years of serving our communities as a privately held business with most of our employees spending the majority of their working lives as part of the "Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts" family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages 8-15 Store Managers who supervise a total of 3-20 employees per store in the area stores. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation and performance of the stores, including specific sales and profit objectives. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness- Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.
Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Degree from a four year university, five years of parts experience, at least five years of management experience, multi-site management experience strongly preferred; Reliable personal transportation is required due to extensive travel necessary to perform this job successfully.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and visitors. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer knowledge including familiarity with web browsing and the Microsoft Office suite of products specifically including Outlook and basic to midlevel Excel skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver's license (Class E required for all Missouri locations) and clean driving record. ASE certifications preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Extensive overnight travel is required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employment at Replacement Parts, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. Replacement Parts, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. *This is a Safety Sensitive position due to the use of heavy equipment, moving conveyors and hazardous material.
Today, Replacement Parts, Inc. and Crow Burlingame is made up of a corporate staff and several different companies, including Parts Warehouse Inc. (PWI). We employ more than 1,400 employees, in twelve (12) states, working at approximately 220 locations, all operating in the aftermarket automotive parts, paint and heavy-duty parts business. In 2019, our company celebrated 100 years of serving our communities as a privately held business with most of our employees spending the majority of their working lives as part of the "Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts" family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Build and maintain a Team oriented work environment.
- Travel between store locations in area market.
- Supervise and assist each store location as needed to maintain acceptable sales and profitability levels within the store group.
- Provide support to store managers to develop successful practices.
- Ensure the day-to-day business in the store is conducted and completed in an efficient and effective manner that meets or exceeds Company standards.
- Manage store employees including but not limited to:
- Conducting/overseeing performance evaluations
- Conducting and/or approving disciplinary actions
- Recommending and evaluating pay/salary adjustments for all store personnel.
- Implement, audit, and maintain safety procedures throughout the store.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of and proficiency in store management and order systems at all levels.
- Maintain and build a service/sales relationship with store customers and prospects.
- Set productivity goals and implement action plans for their achievement.
- Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, and development of store employees.
- Coordinate with HR in related training, employee situations requiring investigation and/or disciplinary action, in legal compliance matters (i.e. EPA, OSHA and DOT), and in leave of absence or modified duty situations.
- Coordinate and oversee the store inventory process.
- Attend, coordinate, or conduct frequent in-person and virtual meetings or trainings.
- All other job duties as assigned.
- 401(k) employer matching
- Company Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Additional Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Purchase Discounts
- Scholarship Program
- Earning Incentives and Bonuses
Manages 8-15 Store Managers who supervise a total of 3-20 employees per store in the area stores. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation and performance of the stores, including specific sales and profit objectives. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness- Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values.
Strategic Thinking- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Degree from a four year university, five years of parts experience, at least five years of management experience, multi-site management experience strongly preferred; Reliable personal transportation is required due to extensive travel necessary to perform this job successfully.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and visitors. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer knowledge including familiarity with web browsing and the Microsoft Office suite of products specifically including Outlook and basic to midlevel Excel skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver's license (Class E required for all Missouri locations) and clean driving record. ASE certifications preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Extensive overnight travel is required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employment at Replacement Parts, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. Replacement Parts, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. *This is a Safety Sensitive position due to the use of heavy equipment, moving conveyors and hazardous material.
