Director of Parts and Service

Marmon Railroad Services

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Cedar Rapids, IA Until 9/16/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description
KT Pacer

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Description:
Responsible for all aspects of performance for the technical customer service, service & repair, parts room, and dealer/distributor development teams including achievement of financial, growth, and operational goals. Develop dealer/distributor relationships in targeted geographies to enhance the organization’s ability to support customers in the aftermarket. Work collaboratively with KT Pacers’ other leaders and associates to achieve targeted safety, productivity, and quality expectations with a customer centric focus. Grow and manage the multi-site parts, service, and distributor operations to evolve a multi-shift environment. Serve as a key member of the KT Pacer Leadership team.

Position Key Accountabilities:

  • Collaborate in the development of long-term strategic and annual operating plans for the Service and Parts organization, inclusive of strategies around Dealer/Distributor development
  • Deliver on agreed upon Service, Parts, Dealer/Distributor, and Customer Support targets that meet or exceed the Annual Operating Plan
  • Establish annual Performance Outcomes and long-term development plans for key parts and service leaders and direct reports assuring that every employee within the parts and service organization understands their role, how they contribute to the organization, and how they can grow with the business. Apply a similar approach to distributor development.
  • Provide direction, development, leadership, and coaching to parts and service leaders as well as dealer/distributor personnel
  • Coordinate with Sales and Operations on priority and scheduling for parts and service orders inclusive of distributor needs fulfillment
  • Champion attracting and retaining key dealer/distributors and grow KT Pacer’s business with these partners over time via engaging in strategies that enhance customer value through dealer/distributor engagement
  • Ensure service work and parts shipments are completed to specification and facilitate the permanent resolution of manufacturing-related quality issues
  • Enhance customer satisfaction through on time delivery of quality service and parts in addition to interactions and communications with distributors and customers that leave a positive lasting impression
  • Utilize relationships with customers to grow KT Pacer’s feed transportation equipment market share
  • Create a Safety First and Always Culture and champion the safety of all employees
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Desired Qualifications and Experience Levels:

        Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field

        Excellent (or rapidly improving) safety record at his/her facility

        Minimum 10 years of experience in Customer Service, Service & Repair, Materials Management, or related field

        Excellent Written and Oral communication skills

        Excellent problem solving skills

        Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects/priorities simultaneously

        Ability to read prints and technical documents

        Must be able to pass background and drug screening

        Have manufacturing, parts, and/or service experience with a Trailer, Truck Body, or Motor Vehicle Manufacturer

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

About this role

Summary

Lead parts, service, and distributor teams to achieve operational and growth targets.

Job title

Director of Parts and Service

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

industrial

Location requirements

Cedar Rapids, IA, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicecommunicationproblem solvingreading technical documentsmanufacturing experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

partsservicedistributor developmentcustomer supportoperations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

On-site City