Parts Manager

Job Title: Parts Manager

Location: La Porte, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Parts Manager will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, inventory management, and delivery of parts used in our repair processes and sold directly to our clients. This position involves managing a team, ensuring quality control, optimizing parts delivery processes, and maintaining sufficient parts inventory to meet production and client demands. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding and experience in managing parts inventory and provision via ERP systems, within a repair or related business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and oversee a team of parts manufacturers, inventory clerks, and suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery of quality parts for repairs.
• Quality Control: Implement and enforce quality control standards for all manufactured or purchased parts, ensuring that parts meet or exceed industry specifications and repair requirements.
• Inventory Management: Oversee parts inventory, including ordering, tracking, and managing stock levels to avoid shortages or overstock situations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the repair and manufacturing teams to ensure that parts are available when needed and meet the specific requirements for each repair job.
• Budget Management: Monitor and manage the parts department budget, ensuring cost-effective practices while maintaining quality standards.
• Vendor Relationships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely and high-quality parts sourcing when necessary.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on production status, inventory levels, quality issues, and team performance to senior management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 5 years of experience in parts management or a similar role, preferably within a repair or service industry.
• Proven experience in managing teams, workflows, and production schedules.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform office-based work, and occasionally walk through the production floor.
• Occasional lifting of materials or documents up to 20 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, and various mechanical equipment.