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Area Parts Manager

AT Cummins
Cummins

Area Parts Manager

Grand Rapids, MI

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Area Parts Manager to join our team specializing in Service for our Cummins Inc. facility in Grand Rapids, MI.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Team Leadership : Supervising a team of Parts Specialists and warehouse staff, providing performance feedback, and fostering employee development and career growth.
  • Inventory Management : Utilizing inventory control methodologies to manage physical inventory, ensuring customer expectations are met.
  • Global Parts Support : Ensuring worldwide parts support for customers, OEMs, and the distribution channel, especially during complex new product launches.
  • Policy Adherence : Ensuring policies and procedures are followed, productivity is achieved, and employee questions are addressed.
  • Customer Relationship Building : Visiting key customers to understand their concerns, develop relationships, and analyze inquiries to identify recurring problems and recommend solutions.
  • Resource Planning : Planning, prioritizing, and scheduling team activities and resources to ensure continuity of service.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration : Liaising with other functional or operational area managers to integrate Customer Order Management activities with other parts of the business.
  • Health and Safety Advocacy : Championing positive health and safety behaviors to create a safe and proactive work environment.

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Your contributions will be vital in optimizing processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

  • Accountability : Holding yourself and others accountable to meet commitments and deliver results.
  • Effective Communication : Developing and delivering clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Conflict Management : Handling conflict situations effectively and efficiently, minimizing disruptions.
  • Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering solutions that meet their needs and expectations.
  • Talent Development : Developing people to achieve their career goals while aligning with the organization's objectives.
  • Resourcefulness : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.

These competencies will enable you to excel in managing teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement in warehouse operations.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College or trade based certification or experience equivalent in related field.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Intermediate industry related experience required; either related to Parts, Service or Warehousing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information:

  • The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Grand Rapids and Saginaw branch locations, with 15 direct reports—11 in Grand Rapids and 4 in Saginaw. Bi-weekly visits to the Saginaw branch are required from the home base in Grand Rapids.
  • Candidates with a minimum of 10 years of experience would be preferred.

Job Service

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2412703

Relocation Package Yes

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

Client-provided location(s): Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Job ID: Cummins-R-B573D1A5EE4F4CA9A7F46A6FC20396B3
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement