Parts Operations Manager Jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Compensation Range: $90,000-$120,000 per year plus commission

Parts Manager Trainee – Management Development Program

Citrus Motors – Ford & Kia
Southern California

Position Overview

Citrus Motors is looking for a motivated, analytical, and career-driven individual to join our organization as a Parts Manager Trainee.

This position is designed for a college graduate who wants to build a career in operations and management. An MBA or graduate degree is preferred, particularly for candidates with education or experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Automotive dealership experience is not required. We are looking for someone with the intelligence, work ethic, leadership potential, and problem-solving ability to learn the business and eventually take responsibility for managing a high-volume parts operation.

What You Will Learn

Working directly with dealership leadership and our parts operations, you will receive hands-on experience in:

• Inventory management and inventory optimization
• Supply chain and logistics
• Purchasing and vendor management
• Parts distribution and wholesale operations
• Inventory forecasting and demand planning
• Warehouse organization and efficiency
• Delivery route and transportation management
• Financial statement and departmental P&L analysis
• Gross profit and margin management
• Expense control
• Employee productivity and staffing
• Process improvement
• KPI development and performance management
• Dealership management systems and automotive technology
• Leadership and employee development

Our operation includes Ford and Kia dealerships, a large fleet service operation, wholesale parts distribution, and retail/service parts operations, providing exposure to multiple areas of automotive supply chain management.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who naturally looks at a business and asks:

"Why are we doing it this way, and is there a better way?"

We want someone who enjoys solving problems, analyzing numbers, improving processes, and taking ownership of results.

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Bachelor's degree required
• MBA preferred
• Education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of supply chain and inventory management concepts
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and develop solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership potential
• High level of accountability and personal organization
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to build a long-term career in management

This Is Not a Desk-Only Management Position

Our managers are expected to understand their operations from the ground up.

You will spend time learning warehouse operations, inventory processes, receiving, purchasing, wholesale distribution, dealership systems, service department operations, and financial management.

The goal is to develop someone who understands both the numbers and the operation behind the numbers.

Career Path

This is intended to be a management development position, not simply an entry-level parts job.

A successful trainee should progress toward increasing responsibility within our organization, with the potential career path of:

Parts Manager Trainee → Assistant Parts Manager → Parts Manager → Multi-Store Parts Management / Fixed Operations Leadership

Advancement will be based on performance, leadership ability, operational knowledge, and demonstrated results.

What Success Looks Like

We are looking for someone who can eventually walk into an operation, understand how it works, analyze its performance, identify problems, develop a solution, and lead a team through implementation.

If you are a recent graduate or early-career professional with a strong business background who wants an opportunity to learn a complex operation and grow into management, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable, family-owned dealership committed to long-term growth

If you have the leadership experience and drive to lead two successful dealership parts operations, we encourage you to apply today.

At Citrus Motors, we believe in treating our customers and employees like family. Our mission is to cultivate highly trained and empowered team members who embody trust, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We strive to build lifelong relationships with our customers through unparalleled sales and service. As we proudly open our brand new, state-of-the-art facility, we invite you to join our flagship team in our pursuit of greatness!