Parts Operations Manager

Parts Operations Manager

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Parts Operations Manager to oversee the Great Plains and Land Pride parts operations in Salina and Enterprise, Kansas. This position will manage incoming and outgoing shipments and the activities of workers engaged in lifting, transporting, storing, and loading materials and products by use of conveyors, cranes, hoists, or industrial trucks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming and outgoing movement of raw materials and finished products, maintains inventory accuracy, reports of warehousing space available, and other records to meet material handling requirements to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Define performance metrics and KPIs with weekly reporting to monitor progress.
• Maintain parts management in terms of Country of Origin, labelling, and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
• Manage movement of shipments from receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Determine staff hours, number of personnel, and parts required for service.
• Recommend measures to improve spare parts handling and delivery methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Report changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew to department manager.
• Store and retrieve material handling data using computer.
• Interface with other departments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Count, weigh, and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet or computer while maintaining accurate inventory quantities.
• Work closely with the GPM Parts Sales teams to ensure all parts are shipped in a timely manner
• Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wears prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in warehouse management, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to develop material handling processes (kitting, milk runs, etc.) based upon lean principles
• Basic computer skills including Word Processing, Internet, Email, Spreadsheets, Software Concepts, Hardware, Presentations, Graphics, etc.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated, have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to join our team. For over 50 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees, Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page at