Michael Hennings
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Dynamic parts manager with proven success at i5 Rentals, specializing in inventory management and vendor communication. Expertise in parts sourcing and verification led to optimized parts availability and reduced downtime. Strong customer service skills and competitive price negotiations ensured financial integrity and streamlined operations in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
I5 Rentals
Redding, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Managed inventory and purchasing for entire fleet, optimizing parts availability and reducing downtime.
- Created work orders and verified accuracy of parts, supplies, and pricing for inventory management.
- Researched and sourced parts from schematics and manuals for maintenance of over 1,500 machines.
- Received and documented repair orders from over 10 shop mechanics and 6 service mechanics, streamlining communication and workflow.
- Inspected returned equipment for damage, documenting findings and scheduling repairs.
- Oversaw customer damage reports, ensuring accurate billing for parts and labor costs to maintain financial integrity.
- Coordinated on-call weekend schedules to support service department with repairs and vendor communications.
- Maintained ongoing relationships with local and long-distance vendors regarding orders and issues.
Pilot Driver
I5 Rentals
Redding, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Drove company truck, ensuring safety during transportation of oversized HD construction and agricultural machinery and equipment.
- Chained and secured loads to trailers for safe transportation, loaded and unloaded equipment at job sites, navigated heavy haulers to various locations on the west coast and neighboring states, conducted vehicle safety inspections and pre-trip checklists, and maintained accurate daily vehicle and job records.
General Manager (GM)
J&A Food Services
Redding, CA
11.2014 - 11.2019
- I started out as a crew member and within 2 months I was promoted to Closing Manager and then to Assistant Manager 2 months after that. After some time as Assistant Manager, I was promoted to General Manager.
- I handled deposits, scheduling, inventory, ordering and marketing updates, hiring and training, policy enforcement and other duties. All while keeping labor and operating costs at or below monthly goals.
- I learned to work in a fast paced environment and keep a level head while being a leader and making sure the store was profitable.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA09-2003
Automotive Technology
Shasta Community College
Redding, CASkills
- Parts procurement
- Inventory Management
- Stock control
- Parts inspection
- Equipment inspection
- Vendor communication
- Price negotiations
- Returns processing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Customer Service
Timeline
Parts Manager
I5 Rentals
11.2019 - Current
Pilot Driver
I5 Rentals
11.2019 - Current
General Manager (GM)
J&A Food Services
11.2014 - 11.2019
Diploma - General Studies
Bates Technical College
Automotive Technology
Shasta Community College