Welcome to Midwestern Equipment!
Midwestern Equipment Limited, located just outside of Listowel, ON, is a Kubota One dealership proudly serving our local community and beyond. We offer a full line of Kubota farm and construction equipment, parts, and excellent customer service. We value our large and diversified inventory selection, our stress-free finance department, and our second-to-none service.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced full-time Parts Manager to lead the daily operations of our Parts Department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with agricultural and construction equipment, thrives in a customer-facing environment, and takes pride in maintaining accurate inventory and delivering excellent service to both customers and the Service Department.
Located in the heart of Midwestern Ontario’s agricultural community, this position offers the opportunity to work closely with local farmers and contractors while enjoying the lifestyle of a rural community. This is an in-person position located just outside Listowel, ON. Applicants should be within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
Why this role could be right for you:
Our commitment to great customer service starts with the great people on our team. We take pride in helping our employees develop careers that reward, enrich and grow with the individual.
- Competitive salary ranging from $70,000 - $75,000 annually PLUS eligibility to a year-end bonus
- Wage negotiable based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, pharmaceutical, life insurance and disability insurance
- Additional perks including employee discounts and a casual dress code
- Consistent work schedule Monday to Friday, and working two Saturdays per month
- A collaborative team environment that is innovative, adaptable, and approachable
- Enjoy working with people and feel valued for your hard work
What the role entails:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Parts Department to ensure efficient service to customers and the Service Department
- Manage all aspects of parts inventory including forecasting demand, ordering, stock levels, and inventory accuracy
- Implement and maintain effective inventory control processes, including cycle counts, reconciliation of discrepancies, and monitoring of slow-moving or obsolete inventory
- Source, price, and sell parts and accessories to existing and prospective customers based on their needs
- Provide advice, generate quotes, and complete orders as per customer requests
- Work closely with the Service Department to ensure Technicians have timely access to parts required to complete repairs and maintenance work
- Review and approve parts orders and ensure shipments are received accurately and entered into the dealership management system
- Maintain retail sales floor to meet dealership standards and enhance customer engagement with available products
- Support and contribute to dealership sales initiatives by identifying opportunities to increase parts and accessory sales
- Assist in training and supporting Parts Department staff where applicable and contribute to continuous improvement of departmental processes
What it takes to do the role:
- Experience working in an agriculture, heavy equipment, construction equipment, truck, or automotive dealership in a parts role
- Detailed knowledge of agriculture and construction equipment and parts required
- Experience with Kubota, John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, or similar equipment is considered an asset
- Previous exposure to dealer specific management software and knowledge of inventory management systems is considered an asset
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at a time
What you bring to the team:
Your personal attributes are as important to us as your qualifications. We are seeking someone who has:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with customers and co-workers
- High attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, deadlines and workday to accomplish tasks efficiently
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume in confidence to:
Ward & Uptigrove HR Solutions
Attention: Hanne Nauwelaerts, CHRP
P.O. Box 127
Listowel, ON N4W 3H2
E-mail: [email protected]
No phone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcome submissions from all qualified applicants. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Application question(s):
- Have you previously worked in a dealership environment (agriculture, heavy equipment, construction equipment, truck, or automotive) in a parts-related role?
- Have you used dealer-specific management software in a previous role?
- Do you have experience with inventory management systems?
- Are you able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as part of your regular duties?
Location:
Work Location: In person
