The Parts Distribution Operations Manager is responsible for all Parts Distribution Center (PDC) operational activities, hourly represented and salaried personnel, fixed assets, financial audit control, parts inventory, productivity, and customer satisfaction to over 300 Jeep, Dodge, Ram, FIAT and FCA US dealerships that receive daily deliveries. This fast-paced role will champion team building and use exceptional leadership skills to achieve PDC metrics utilizing the World Class Logistics (WCL) methodology. The candidate needs to have a thorough knowledge of building operational processes from a warehousing logistics standpoint. This candidate needs to be able to relate the vision of the plant and the plan to all levels of the organization and possess the ability to communicate at multiple levels, and to customers both internal and external. We are looking for someone who can relate to and address employee needs and problems in accordance to the company business process.
Basic Qualifications:
•Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
•Minimum of 5 years’ of supervisory experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, warehouse operations, or operations management
•Must be willing/available to work extended weekday hours and weekends across day/evening shifts as required
•Knowledge of Continuous Improvement systems and Lean Manufacturing
•Proven ability to develop and execute a detailed project plan
•Ability to develop analysis to improve on current standard processes
•Driven to seek solutions to improve performance
•Possess a high sense of urgency
Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Supply Chain/Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Labor or Communications
•Experience managing day-to-day operations within a union environment
•Previous WCL/WCM Pillar Leader
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
