Parts Manager - Construction

We are seeking a
Parts Manager
to join the team in Central Connecticut. This hands-on role will oversee parts inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and day-to-day support for a busy maintenance operation. The ideal candidate is an organized, resourceful parts professional who understands heavy equipment and can balance cost, availability, and speed to keep mechanics and equipment moving.
What You'll Do as the Parts Manager:
Oversee parts inventory for trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
Coordinate daily parts requests from mechanics and maintenance personnel
Review parts needs, identify appropriate purchasing options, and consult with maintenance leadership when needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with parts suppliers and service vendors
Research pricing, availability, lead times, and alternative sourcing options
Identify opportunities to reduce costs through competitive purchasing and online/e-commerce sourcing
Manage and enforce the proper use of the purchase order process
Coordinate and assign Parts Runners across shifts based on shop needs
Work closely with the Shop Foreman and mechanics to evaluate repair options and identify cost-effective solutions
Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, pricing, delivery, and vendor records
Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure system records are accurate and appropriate stock levels are maintained
Investigate defective or incorrect parts and coordinate warranty claims and resolutions with vendors and manufacturers
Expedite critical parts and materials to minimize equipment downtime
Establish and improve procedures for the parts counter, stockroom, and parts delivery process
Evaluate workflow and shop organization to improve the movement and availability of parts
Support the maintenance operation as needed with parts-related questions, vendor coordination, and problem solving
Must-Haves as the Parts Manager:
3-5 years of experience in parts, purchasing, inventory management, or a related field
Experience working with parts for trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, or similar machinery
Strong understanding of parts procurement and inventory control
Ability to research and compare pricing, availability, and delivery options
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records
Comfortable communicating with mechanics, vendors, suppliers, managers, and field personnel
Ability to prioritize urgent parts needs in a busy maintenance environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Nice-to-Haves as the Parts Manager:
Previous supervisory or lead experience in a fleet, maintenance, or parts environment
Experience supporting truck, trailer, construction, paving, or heavy equipment fleets
Familiarity with warranty claims and vendor resolution processes
Experience with computerized inventory or parts management systems
Experience using e-commerce platforms to source parts and identify cost savings
Knowledge of purchase order systems and procurement procedures
Mechanical knowledge or experience working closely with heavy equipment mechanics
Experience improving stockroom organization, parts workflows, or inventory procedures
Benefits Offered:
Opportunity to take ownership of parts operations supporting a significant fleet and heavy equipment maintenance function
A hands-on role with visibility across purchasing, inventory, maintenance, vendors, and operations
Opportunity to make a measurable impact on equipment uptime and purchasing efficiency
Collaborative environment working directly with mechanics and maintenance leadership
15 days of PTO
Medical insurance with a 13% employee contribution
401(k) with company matching:
100% company match on employee contributions from 0-3%
50% company match on employee contributions from 3-5%
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.