Plant Manager In Training - Must Be Willing to Relocate
Posted on: 1 Jan 2021
Chula Vista, CA
Job Description
Job Description
Responsible for branch operations, i.e., quality assurance, customer satisfaction, personnel, and inventory. Implements and maintains sound management policy regarding the selection, direction, and motivation of employees, and directs the total care, custody and control of physical assets of the branch.
Essential Job Duties:
1\. Instill in all employees the desire to provide customers with excellent service, courteous treatment and quality products.
2\. Recruits, trains, coaches and motivates qualified staff.
3\. Manage key performance indicators relative to productivity and inventory control.
4\. Establishes accurate budget projections and works within designated budget.
5\. Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes and regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures.
6\. Comply with all safety standards and requirements to assure a safe and hazard-free workplace.
7\. Assumes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications (Minimum Required Experience, Education, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Essential Physical Demands):
Education & Experience: : High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent required. Additional computer software training or knowledge required. A minimum of 5 years of managerial experience related to distribution. Manufacturing background is required for branch locations engaged in manufacturing activities. Prior experience that demonstrates effective supervision and leadership skills required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to apply basic principles of management; i.e. plan, organize, direct and control. Possess effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish priorities and exhibit effective time management skills. Must possess a valid driver's license in order to operate a Company vehicle. Must be able to work in cooperation with others. Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments. Must be able to communicate effectively with others. Must have the flexibility to work variable schedules, including weekends.
Machines and Equipment: Forklift, order selector, pallet jack, tow motor, pull cart, ladder, Company vehicle, computer, multi-user telephone system, copier, fax machine, and Microsoft Office software.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment: This position requires individuals to occasionally be on their feet except when operating machinery, or performing supervisory responsibilities. They must be able to stand for long periods, sit, walk, push, pull, bend, climb and be able to move/lift up to 75 pounds regularly. They must be able to climb ladders, stairs and withstand heights of more than 15 feet. Should not have any lifting restrictions and must not be afraid of heights. Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, as well as an office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
Preferred Qualifications: Some business related college coursework is preferred.
Position Type
Full-time
LKQ Corporation
Chicago, IL
LKQ Corporation is an American provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. As of 2018, it was #300 on the Fortune 500 list. In March of 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new President and Chief Executive Office.
LKQ was initially formed in 1998 through the combination of a number of wholesale recycled products businesses located in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We subsequently expanded through internal development and over 220 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished, and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers; self service retail businesses; and specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers. Our most significant acquisitions include:
• 2007 acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., which, at the time of acquisition, was the leading domestic distributor of aftermarket products, including collision replacement products, paint products, refurbished steel bumpers, bumper covers and alloy wheels.
• 2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts Holdings Limited ("ECP"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company operating in the United Kingdom. This acquisition allowed us to expand our operations into the European automotive aftermarket business.
• 2013 acquisition of Sator Beheer B.V. ("Sator"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company based in the Netherlands, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. This acquisition allowed us to further expand our geographic presence into continental Europe.
• 2014 acquisition of Keystone Specialty, which expanded our product offering and increased our addressable market to include specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories.
• On December 22, 2015, LKQ announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia
• S.p.A (“Rhiag”), a leading pan-European business-to-business distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Rhiag has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland and Spain. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.
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IndustryAutomotive
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No. of Employees45,500
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Website
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Jobs Posted10485
