Parts Manager

Job Description

We are currently looking a Parts Manager to join our Charlottetown team. The successful candidate will be for an enthusiastic, detail orientated, people person, who is passionate about leading people and building relationships while ensuring that the day-to-day operations run smoothly. The Parts Manager is responsible for a small team in a high paced, wholesale, and retail environment. Key focuses of the role would include 1. Managing, coaching, and developing team members 2. Delegating duties and scheduling to ensure sound operations 3. implementing continuous improvement projects. We offer:

• Salary: $55K - $75K depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus
• Registered retirement savings plan with company match
• Health, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Maternity leave top up program
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Paid training
• Uniform allowance
• Employee recognition program
• Company discounts
• Excellent training opportunities
  
  

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support several micro teams within the department including, parts sales, shipping and receiving and support functions
• Manage operations, including sales, customer relations, inventory management, safety, and facility maintenance
• Coach and develop team members and assign work activities, including assisting with recruiting, training, attendance management, scheduling, and performance management
• Monitor all orders incoming and outgoing to ensure customer satisfaction and inventory accuracy
• Promote and develop positive team environment
• Focus and achieve a high level of customer service at the location
• Develop and facilitate team training programs, coaching and employee development
• Lead improvement projects, and safety initiatives to continuously improve the department
• Collaborate with the Merchandising & Warehouse Manager to grow overall parts business and improve operational effectivenes
  
  

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education would be considered an asset
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience
• Experience managing people and prioritizing team responsibilities
• Proven track record of growth and Positive Team engagement
• Experience in a retail / customer service environment considered an asset
• Comfortable with technology and learning new applications
• Knowledge of purchasing, sales, and wholesale processes
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Universal Truck and Trailer is Atlantic Canada's largest heavy-duty truck dealership featuring the most up-to-date dealer service bays in Southern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. We are an authorized sales, service, parts and warranty dealership for premium products Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. In addition, we service most makes and models for class 6, 7, and 8 vehicles, including luxury class RVs. We focus on exceeding customer requirements through continuously developing our team and building technical capabilities.