Workshop Manager Job Employment in Kenya

Job Career: Workshop Manager

Location: Kisumu

Employer: Company working in Food retailers, Bakers business activities

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance of 30 trucks
• Trucks are Isuzu NPR / NKR and Mitsubishi Canter / FH
• In charge of 12 mechanics
• Ensure full utilisation of workshop available labour and resources to achieve planned operational targets
• Supervise subordinates to produce quality work
• Assist the staff technically and trains them
• Allocate job cards and manages technicians to maximise the throughput by aligning jobs to skill sets within team
• Ensure that the technicians carry out the jobs within the allotted time.
• Ensure the most effective use of available time and equipment.
• Ensure all pre-orders are approved and obtains customer approval for all additional work
• Recommend warranty jobs for the approval of either Service Manager, Workshop Manager. In absence of both Managers, approval can be obtained by the Warranty Supervisor.
• Ensure the workshop observes all warranty process conditions, and supervises the correct tagging and storage of warranty parts.
• Ensure all required information on each job card for each job is properly maintained.
• Identifies and organises staff training needs for improving technical knowledge and job performance.
• Gives practical assistance, on-the-job training and technical advice to subordinates
• Inform the Service Advisor and Workshop Manager if necessary on any unclear working instructions or costly extensions on the repair

Required Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive option)
• Needs a proven record of at least 6 - 10 years in supervising maintenance of trucks
• Leadership skill very important
• Very flexible when it comes to working hours
• Customer service oriented
• Effective communicator
• Stress Management aptitude & problem solver
• Firm and organised, with leadership skills

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted