Workshop Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

A rewarding career opportunity in the logistics industry 

Workshop Manager - Mombasa
Our client, a heavy haulage company operating in Eastern and Central Africa, is looking for an experienced workshop manager with strong technical and leadership skills to pro-actively lead a team of 140+ technical and administration staff, and ensure excellent fleet maintenance standards for the 150+ trucks and trailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of workshop’s annual plans, short and long term objectives
• Co-ordinate resources, operational and human schedules to effectively manage the day to day operations, liaising with operations department on requirements
• Factual reporting on fleet maintenance with performance analysis pertaining to each asset
• Continuous improvement management to enhance operational efficiencies ensuring faster vehicle turnaround and cost control

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Experience in the heavy haulage industry
• A bachelor’s degree (engineering advantageous). Depth and breathe of skills, knowledge and hands on experience, with some technical training overrides the need for a degree
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in fleet maintenance, 3 of which in a managerial position
• Ability to communicate/influence at all levels, coach for performance and build a cohesive team
• Ability to problem solve, work under high pressure, manage time and resources
• Computer literate, flexible, resilient and results oriented

If you are confident that your credentials and experience match this profile, send your application letter and CV, in confidence, to: recruit@resourceassociates.co.ke, stating “workshop manager - mombasa” by 30th November 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.