Overview
Parts Department Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN at Elite Trailer Sales and Service, Inc.
Title: Parts Department Manager
Company: Elite Trailer Sales and Service, Inc.
Location: Nashville, TN
Company Description Elite Trailer Sales and Service, Inc. is a tank trailer service and wash company headquartered at 1800 Linder Industrial Dr. in Nashville, Tennessee. The organization focuses on maintaining, servicing, and cleaning tank trailers for a range of commercial customers. Team members work in a hands-on, service-driven environment that supports safe and efficient transportation operations. The company values reliability, quality workmanship, and strong customer relationships. Applicants can expect a collaborative setting with opportunities to learn about specialized trailer service and parts operations.
Role Description The Parts Department Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Nashville, TN. This position oversees the daily operations of the parts department, including ordering, receiving, and organizing service parts for tank trailers. The role involves managing inventory levels, tracking stock, and coordinating with the service team to ensure parts availability for scheduled and emergency repairs. The manager will handle vendor relationships, review pricing, and maintain accurate records in inventory systems. Day-to-day tasks include assisting internal and external customers with parts inquiries, resolving issues, supporting customer satisfaction goals, and implementing process improvements to enhance department efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Strong inventory-focused skills, including Inventory Control and Inventory Management, with the ability to maintain accurate stock levels and records.
- Customer-oriented skills, such as Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction, with experience supporting both internal teams and external customers.
- Parts-related expertise, including knowledge of Service Parts and basic understanding of trailer or automotive components.
- Experience in parts department operations, warehouse or distribution environments, or service-based businesses.
- Ability to use inventory management software and basic office applications (e.g., spreadsheets, email).
- Solid organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technicians, vendors, and customers.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience in a parts, service, or operations environment is preferred.
- Understanding of safety practices in an industrial or service facility; willingness to follow company safety policies.
