Operations Manager - Garden City, Ks

WHO WE ARE 

Bruckner Truck & Equipment is one of the largest family-owned semi truck dealerships in the United States. We currently operate in 40+ locations across 11 states, and we have over 1,500 team members.

• Bruckner’s is more than just a place selling parts and working on trucks 
• We are an essential business delivering solutions to transportation providers – the backbone of everyday life as we know it
• We contribute to our local communities
• We care about our people 

 OUR CORE VALUES  

1. We act with Honesty and Integrity.
2. We value our people and communities.
3. We are customer focused.
4. We do what it takes. 

 WHAT WE OFFER  

• Competitive Compensation Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Excellent health, dental and vision plans
• Investments in Training & Development
• Generous 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership (every employee earns shares and has ownership interest in the Bruckner’s organization)
• Technician Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Family and Team Oriented Environment
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Engaging and Challenging Assignments
• Drug free workplace

 

 

 JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Operations Manager is responsible for all Parts/Service operational activities, as well as all local hourly employees and salary personnel. The selected candidate will also be responsible for financial audit controls, parts inventory and customer satisfaction for the specific assigned AOR. He/ she is responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the facility. This person must lead by utilizing Bruckner’s Core Values and holding themselves and the team accountable for these measures. In addition, the selected candidate must be able to clearly communicate and implement process changes that lead to the elimination of waste and improve overall operational efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Monitors competitive activity and identifies customer needs. Develop localized plans that are integrated with strategies. Establishes competitive price points and margin returns built from marketplace demand actions.  
• Manages and refines the order fulfillment capabilities for the organization and integrates strategies with the corporate operation and partner dealers. 
• Additionally, this position will be accountable for managing all regional strategic initiatives through development and potentially integration across the area of operation. This includes partnerships that increase the capabilities of the team and leverages the Bruckner company name and product line.

RESPONSIBILITES• Provide the leadership role for the justification of, then the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and development of Parts/Service personnel.
• Oversee all stock orders, emergency orders, and special orders including expediting all back orders.
• Control inventory levels and obsolescence levels.
• Maintains all management reports necessary to audit the performance of the Service Department and individual employees on a monthly basis.
• Ensures that all required manufacturer warranty, safety, emission, and product improvement programs are complete in a timely manner.
• Periodically visits primary customers to monitor customer relations for the purpose of evaluating their service needs, problems, and satisfaction with distributorship performance.
• Evaluate on a monthly and random basis, the performance of the Service Department and employees, through general observations and use of time management labor reports.
• Ensures that necessary shop tools, and service equipment are available and maintained in good order
• Identifies new business opportunities and creates appropriate business plans
 

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS • At least 6 years experience in operations, including at least 4 years of management experience
• At least 4 years in developing and implementing product management strategies and /or marketing strategies.
 DESIRED SKILLS• Positive Attitude, Ethics, and Values which support our company's core values, and a healthy, high performance culture
• Business Development experience
• Experience in a parts and/or service business operations.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, strong team player that exhibits managerial courage and can effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably
• High initiative
• Ability to effectively multi-task, delegate and prioritize for self and direct reports
• Effective decision-making, problem solving and analytical skills and ability to develop creative solutions and process improvements
• Confident self-starter that drives for results under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of order management systems and processes
• Relates well to all kinds of people inside and outside of the organization
• Familiarity with commercial truck/ diesel engine/trailer products
• Experience in creating, leading and driving cross-functional teams
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