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Kubota Tractor Corporation · 5 days ago

General Manager, Distribution

Edgerton, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Kubota Tractor Corporation is a global leader in agricultural, construction, and turf equipment, committed to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a General Manager to oversee Parts Distribution Operations, ensuring high levels of customer service, operational efficiency, and quality assurance through effective management and innovative practices.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Direct and manage assigned personnel to achieve desired results

Direct subordinate management staff in providing training and development of department employees to further enhance and maximize operational performance

Ensure employee compliance with Company policies and procedures

Coach, counsel, administer discipline and provide Assistant Director with recommendations to hire / terminate

Maintain effective Dealer relations and provide high level of customer service

Direct subordinate management staff to achieve and maintain a high degree of customer service and dealer satisfaction within each respective area of responsibility utilizing personnel and Company resources

Ensure accurate and timely responses to dealers’ general and technical inquires and provide accurate on-time delivery of dealer Parts orders

Execute a consistently high level of inter-departmental support and assistance

Direct subordinate management staff to achieve and maintain a high degree of inter-departmental support and assistance within each respective area of responsibility utilizing personnel and Company resources

Ensure accurate and timely responses to resolve internal inquiries and issues

Ensure integrity of Parts inventory. Direct subordinate management staff to achieve and maintain integrity of inventory within each respective area or responsibility, utilizing personnel and Company resources to ensure proper rotation, maintenance and accounting of stock

Ensure appropriate shipping, receiving, and all other warehouse procedures and processes are followed to maintain inventory integrity

Analysis and Reporting: Evaluate Parts activities and interpret related data to ensure desired performance standards are achieved

Maintain increased emphasis on cost/expense containment- equipment supplies, facilities, other

Direct and motivate subordinate management staff in achieving budget specified forecasts to ensure high return on investment

Demonstrated experience managing international shipments, including understanding and executing relevant processes and procedures

Proven ability to proactively research and stay current with international compliance guidelines ensuring alignment with the distribution center’s operational responsibilities

Conferences/Meetings: Attend and participate as required

Represent division operations at local, regional and national level meetings and conferences as scheduled to enhance dealer/Company relations and to maintain awareness of existing and future key business developments

Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards, and effectively manage vendor relationships for essential services like transportation and facility maintenance

Budget recommendations: Provide Assistant Director with budgetary recommendations for Parts Department on an annual basis and as otherwise requested by senior management

Proven ability to serve as a mentor by actively supporting the development of team members through guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing

Experience in creating and implementing succession plans to identify and prepare future leaders, ensuring continuity and long-term organizational success

Qualification

Personnel managementWholesale distribution logisticsInventory accountabilitySAP EWMLean Six Sigma CertificationMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service skillsCoachingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or 10-15 years related practical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

10-15 years personnel management experience to include hiring/termination/employee training and development, coaching and counseling, policy enforcement, etc

Leadership and personnel management employee training and development

Thorough understanding of wholesale distribution logistics and warehousing principals, inventory accountability and control, budget accountability and control, power equipment and safety-related practices, hazardous materials handling, proficiency in systems and business software applications, analysis and reporting, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, effective leadership and delegation skills, good judgment, creativity, flexibility, excellent motivational skills and management abilities as well as exceptional customer service skills

Ability to effectively interact and influence within all levels of the organization (hourly to executive level management)

Proficiency in software applications including SAP EWM, Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software solutions

High Proficiency with and ability to create, interpret and analyze reports including but not limited to spreadsheets charges and various performance tracking mechanisms, etc