General Manager, Parts Distribution - Idaho

General Manager, Parts Distribution Center

Organization Summary

Lindsay Corporation is a global company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world's leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation's infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

Position Description

The Parts Distribution General Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely order fulfillment while maintaining a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment. This role oversees inventory management, shipping/receiving, and team performance while driving continuous improvement across warehouse processes.

The Parts Distribution General Manager ensures customer expectations are consistently met through strong operational execution, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Position Details

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, with the potential for extended hours during the irrigation season. The role is based at our warehouse location in Paul, Idaho.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily warehouse operations including order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and inventory control
• Ensure high accuracy (target 95%+) in order picking, packing, and inventory management
• Oversee timely processing of small package, pallet, crate, and CPU orders
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and priorities to meet delivery timelines and customer expectations

People Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse team members, including senior associates and leads
• Provide clear direction, accountability, and performance feedback
• Support onboarding and training of new employees
• Foster a culture aligned with Lindsay's values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Collaboration, and Creativity

Inventory & Process Management

• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, audits, and system updates
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure quality and accuracy
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• Ensure proper use of warehouse systems and data entry accuracy

Customer & Dealer Focus

• Ensure a high level of customer and dealer satisfaction through order accuracy and responsiveness
• Partner with customer support and logistics teams to resolve issues quickly
• Build trust through operational excellence and product knowledge

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Oversee equipment usage and maintenance, including forklifts

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the irrigation industry within a highly technical market such as Idaho
• Strong working knowledge of mechanized irrigation systems, including pivot irrigation
• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of warehouse or distribution experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities
• Solid understanding of inventory control, shipping/receiving, and warehouse management systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve problems, and make sound operational decisions
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with agricultural equipment or parts distribution networks
• Familiarity with irrigation components, aftermarket support, or service environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting irrigation dealers, growers, or field operations
• Background in high-volume or technically complex distribution operations
• Associate or Bachelor's degree

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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.

Lindsay Corporation does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Lindsay Corporation will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed vendor agreement with Lindsay Corporation. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Lindsay Corporation without having a vendor agreement in place will be considered property of Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay Corporation will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.