Shop Manager

Applied Industrial Technologies; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, a global industrial distributor, is seeking a Rubber Shop Manager in Fontana, CA. This role oversees the distribution center shop network, directs shop floor personnel and customer service, and manages budgets to meet P&L targets.

You will lead a team of shop leaders, technicians, and support staff, driving Lean initiatives, efficiency gains, and quality improvements across the shop network while ensuring safe, compliant operations at the on-site facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; four-year degree in business management or supply chain preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in a shop environment.
• Prior experience leading and managing a team.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Lean background preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• This position is on site and not eligible for relocation benefits.
• Authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the Distribution Center Shop Network, including Shop Team Leaders and Mechanics (17 direct reports).
• Develops and monitors reporting to improve performance, KPIs, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost.
• Manages time cards, vacations, performance goals, and training.
• Develops budgets and operational strategies for the Shop Network with focus on service, productivity, and costs.
• Aligns actions with customer voice and total cost of production/fulfillment.
• Drives cost savings and process improvements with cross-functional collaboration.
• Enforces policies and ethics; promotes accountability and teamwork.
• Maintains Lean fundamentals and conducts process audits to ensure standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean principles

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Business Management or Supply Chain degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Rubber Shop Manager opportunity - This is a great position with a global industrial distribution company. Combine team leadership with service center operations.

In partnership with more than 4,000 world-class manufacturers, we are an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative, efficient, and reliable industrial products. Since 1923, we have been committed to always having the right part in stock and always getting it to the customer when they need it.

Provides strategic & operational leadership for distribution center shops within the US Service Center network, including the direction of all shop floor personnel, shop customer service, shop facilities, budgets, and activities to meet P&L targets and performance metrics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides leadership for the entire Distribution Center Shop Network, including Shop Team Leaders, Shop Customer Service, and Mechanics (17 Direct Reports).

• Develops and monitors reporting and exception reporting necessary to improve performance and exceed KPIs / goals, including quality, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, process lead-times, scrap, productivity, and expense. Uses data to ensure decisions and actions are grounded in facts.

• Manages time cards, vacations, performance goals, performance reviews, training, hiring, and terminations.

• Develops budget and operational strategies (both short and long-term) for the Shop Network, with a focus on service, productivity, capacity, labor, assets, transportation, and costs.

• Aligns employee actions with the voice of the customer (internal and external) with consideration for the total cost of production / fulfillment.

• Drives cost savings and resource / process efficiencies by collaborating with associates, Applied Product Solution Center, the shop network, corporate / sales leadership, service centers and suppliers.

• Carries out policies and procedures, including the Code of Business Ethics, Supply Chain Operating Principles, and Standards of Work.

• Champions an environment in which accountability is self-governing, safety is a priority, the laws are adhered to, change is embraced, ideas are actively generated by all employees, wins are celebrated, problems are owned and resolved by those closest to the issue, and teamwork is paramount.

• Maintains a constant focus on Lean fundamentals and continuous learning to improve performance, quality and efficiency of work processes. Reviews existing processes and implements shop best practices. Conducts regular process audits to ensure standard of work adherence.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; Equivalent to a four-year degree in business management or supply chain preferred

• 8-10 years of experience in a shop environment required

• Prior experience leading and managing a team is required

• Solid computer skills: Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.

• Lean background preferred

• SAP experience preferred

• This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. We are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.