Aftermarket-Operations Manager
Commercial Vehicle Group · Vonore, TN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Commercial Vehicle Group (automotive) in Vonore, TN.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 56%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Six Sigma 28%
- Root cause 22%
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This plant: Commercial Vehicle Group in Vonore
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- Operational Excellence Lead · Lean / CI · Manager
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Position Summary
The Operations Manager – Aftermarket reports directly to the US National Seating Plant Manager and Alabama Operations for the Seating division. This role is responsible for leading all operational activities supporting the Commercial Vehicle Group’s commercial vehicle seating aftermarket products. The role works closely with leaders across Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing. The Operations Manager typically leads warehouse supervisors, logistics coordinators, inventory specialists, and distribution personnel responsible for supporting aftermarket service operations.
Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience Required
- ✓5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- ✓Experience in commercial vehicle, heavy truck, automotive, bus, or industrial equipment environments strongly preferred.
- ✓Experience supporting OEM aftermarket service parts networks or distribution operations highly preferred.
- ✓Experience managing or working in direct partnership with internal warehouse, distribution, or service parts fulfillment operations highly preferred.
- ✓Experience working in ERP-based supply chain systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Preferred Industry Experience
- ✓Commercial vehicle seating systems
- ✓Heavy truck components or interiors
- ✓Automotive seating manufacturing
- ✓Aftermarket service parts distribution
- ✓Fleet service support operations
- ✓OEM supplier environments
Visa Sponsorship
At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.
No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors
Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.
Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by CVG. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact CVG through CVG’s website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.
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Customer Service & Order Fulfillment
- •Ensure aftermarket customers receive accurate and on-time deliveries to minimize fleet downtime.
- •Support fast turnaround of critical replacement components for dealers and fleet maintenance operations.
- •Monitor service metrics including order fill rate, on-time delivery, backorder levels, and order cycle time.
- •Partner with customer service and sales teams to resolve escalations and urgent service part requirements.
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- •Manage inventory levels of replacement seats, seat mechanisms, cushions, suspensions, armrests, seat tracks, and related components.
- •Partner with CVG procurement, planning, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent availability of critical service parts.
- •Implement inventory control processes including cycle counting, inventory accuracy audits, and obsolescence management.
- •Assist plant leadership team to optimize warehouse layout and material flow to efficiently store both large seat assemblies and smaller service components.
Operational Leadership
- •Lead operational activities supporting the aftermarket distribution of CVG commercial vehicle seats, seat components, and service parts.
- •Ensure timely processing, picking, packing, and shipment of orders to OEM service networks, dealers, distributors, and fleet customers.
- •Develop operational strategies that support growth of CVG’s aftermarket business.
- •Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Financial Performance
- •Manage operational budgets associated with aftermarket distribution and logistics.
- •Identify opportunities to reduce freight, packaging, and warehouse operating costs.
- •Support overall profitability of CVG’s aftermarket business through effective inventory and operational strategies.
Team Leadership
- •Lead and develop warehouse, logistics, and inventory personnel supporting aftermarket operations.
- •Collaborate with the Operations Managers
- •Establish clear performance expectations related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- •Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence consistent with CVG leadership expectations.
Safety & Compliance
- •Maintain safe warehouse and distribution operations in compliance with all safety standards.
- •Ensure proper handling and storage of seat assemblies and components to prevent product damage.
- •Promote a safety-first culture throughout the facility.