Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. announced it has reassigned the responsibilities of the chief operating officer position to enhance efficiency, technological innovation and new product line introductions. Steve Kratz, who served as chief operating officer, has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president, new technologies. The chief operating officer position will be divided into two categories: under-the-hood and under-the-car product lines. Doug Schooner, currently chief manufacturing officer, will also serve as senior vice president, operations for the under-the-car product lines. Bryan Cain, who most recently served as senior vice president of supply chain, has assumed the position as senior vice president, operations for rotating electrical. In addition to the changes noted above, the company announced the appointment of Jack Vollbrecht as senior vice president, strategy and government relations -- a newly created position. His primary responsibilities include assisting with developing ongoing business strategies and coordinating the company's government affairs outreach activities at the federal, state and local levels; and, identifying proactive legislative opportunities and related activities to support the company's business interests within the automotive aftermarket sector. An industry veteran, Vollbrecht most recently served as senior vice president, business development and government relations for Remy International, Inc. He previously served as president and chief executive officer of Unit Parts Company.