FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Transformation, this position is responsible for managing all resources involved in the assembly, repair and overhaul, and remanufacturing of HD Truck related products. In addition this position is responsible for Supporting financial, customer, quality and employee objectives Maintaining manufacturing timelines, developing and implementing plans to enhance productivity, cost improvement objectives, and nurturing employee development Driving the implementation within the department of key corporate initiatives such as Lean and EH&S.

Responsibilities:

Administer FleetPride company and plant policies
Maintain effective intra and inter departmental communications
Establish, monitor, and maintain active communications between all levels of plant personnel to assure a positive work environment
Direct the development and implementation of cost, productivity, and strategic manufacturing programs consistent with plant objectives and using Lean principles
Analyze department capacity restrictions and develop alternative plans to improve methods and layouts
Recommend new equipment expenditures to align capacity with plant objectives
Work closely with Demand Planning and scheduling to optimize factory throughput
Identify metrics for key business drivers and reinforce knowledge of them throughout the operations
Implement process/quality improvement and cost reduction
Effectively manage the departmental budget, including tracking of capital equipment
Maintain departmental tooling and equipment, including the provision of new/replacement hand tools etc.
Manage plant manpower and capacity planning
Communicate and enforce product quality standards and review team/individual quality performance through the analysis of relevant data and metrics
Provide on-going mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports to instill a team-focused and quality culture within the department
Complete annual performance evaluation/mid-year progress reviews for all direct reports
Identify opportunities for development and support employees through on-going coaching/counseling, as required
Pursue and implement the FleetPride code of ethics and values
Provide leadership with FleetPride’s management system for environment, health, safety (EH&S)
Maintain a positive commitment to the prevention of pollution and protection of the environment following environmental procedures, work instructions and other operational controls
Actively participate in the quality improvement process
Perform other duties, as required

Desired Skills & Experience Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing or operations
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing processes and principles
Six Sigma Tools would be beneficial
Bilingual
No relocation benefit is being offered with this position
Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area will be considered

Position Criteria:

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
Ability to build an effective teams and network across the organization
Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem solving skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Office
Effective time management and project management skills
Strong commitment to customer service and organizational excellence

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions. Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket. FleetPride’s sophisticated network of over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers, and six distribution centers ensures customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. We also offer heavy duty expertise with some of the best and brightest people in the industry. FleetPride offers career opportunities for self-motivated professionals and now boasts more than 5,500 experts who are empowered and driven to create tailored solutions and solve problems for each customer’s unique needs.

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