Parts Supervisor

jbhunt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Parts Supervisor to lead a team of junior parts personnel.

You will manage inventory, audits, and ordering/receiving parts to maintain workflow, with responsibilities including staffing, performance reviews, and attendance. This full-time role may involve outdoor work, night/weekend shifts, and overtime; safety is emphasized and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of related inventory experience and/or military equivalent experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Experience in inventory management and transportation/logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete inventory of parts at the terminal, including PO processing and receiving shipments.
• Verify receipts, stock parts, and update information systems.
• Maintain safety culture and compliant work environment.
• Perform staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and attendance tasks.
• Generate regular inventory reports for leadership.
• Manage inventory levels across terminal and service trucks to minimize downtime and costs.
• Conduct cycle counts and ensure proper warranty retention and core handling.
• Ensure parts are billed to equipment per work orders.
• Verify quantity and quality of parts in stock.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift certification

Valid driver's license

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Parts Supervisor

Department: Production & Skilled Trades

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Texas

City: Houston

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary:

Under general direction, this position is entry-level people management position. The incumbent will lead a team of junior parts personnel at the shop level. This position is responsible for managing inventory stock levels, performing audits, and ordering and receiving parts in order to maintain workflow in accordance with J.B. Hunt's needs. The position will perform multiple personnel management tasks including but not limited to staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete inventory of parts at the terminal in an efficient manner to include processing purchase orders, receiving inbound shipments, verifying receipts, stocking parts in proper locations, and updating information systems
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain the company's safety culture by promoting a safe work environment in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Perform multiple personnel management tasks including but not limited to staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance
• Complete regular inventory reports as requested by leadership
• Manage and maintain inventory levels across the terminal and/or service trucks in order to minimize down units and lower costs
• Conduct cycle counts and periodic inventories as required; retain and ship parts per the company's warranty retention and core management guidelines
• Ensure parts are billed to equipment in accordance with work orders
• Verify and maintain quantity and quality of parts kept in inventory

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 3 years of related inventory experience and/or military equivalent experience
• Possess a forklift certification required
• Valid driver's license
• Clean motor vehicle record per J.B. Hunt standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliances up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Advanced math skills
• Experience conducting research
• Experience in inventory management
• Experience in the transportation industry
• Experience managing/supervising a team
• Experience with statistics
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in learning new technologies/software applications
• Proficient analytical skills
• Proficient deductive reasoning skills
• Proficient organizational skills
• Proficient problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated

"This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship."

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Maintenance, Safety, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID

00642540 Parts Supervisor (Open)

Job Statement

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.