Parts Department Lead — Drive Availability & Service

Premier Equipment; Armstrong Township; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

RRSP

Profit sharing

Boot & Tool Allowance

Scholarships

EAP

Company vehicle

Job summary

Premier Equipment, a leading John Deere dealership in Ontario, seeks an Assistant Parts Manager to lead the Parts Department and optimize inventory across locations. You will drive service excellence and collaborate with the Branch Manager, merchandising, staffing, and process improvements to meet financial and operational goals.

Join a team focused on customer-first support for farms, homes, and jobsites. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work extended

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Parts Department operations.
• Leadership experience or ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general internet functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of financial principles related to Parts Department operations.
• Ability to analyze internal reports.
• Flexible to extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, enforce, and monitor effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Promote and merchandise parts and accessories in collaboration with other store locations.
• Monitor annual Parts Department goals and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational financial and operational objectives.
• Oversee Parts Department marketing efforts monthly to ensure achievement of departmental targets.
• Maintain an accurate and effective parts inventory control system, including annual physical inventory counts and proper counter procedures.
• Ensure timely completion of all department reporting and submissions.
• Maximize the use of special terms and stock orders to achieve management stock order goals.
• Ensure department tools, equipment, and vehicles (if applicable) are properly maintained and in good working order.
• Identify deficiencies within the Parts Department and recommend corrective actions to the Branch Manager; implement action plans as directed.
• Maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate departmental coverage at all times, including Duty List and compliance requirements.
• Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting, staffing, and employee development for department staff.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Branch Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer service

Inventory management

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Premier Equipment, a leading John Deere dealership in Ontario, seeks an Assistant Parts Manager to lead the Parts Department and optimize inventory across locations. You will drive service excellence and collaborate with the Branch Manager, merchandising, staffing, and process improvements to meet financial and operational goals.

Join a team focused on customer-first support for farms, homes, and jobsites. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work extended