Automotive Workshop Manager-Meru
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Workshop Manager oversees maintenance activities ensures safety compliance and enhances system reliability. Responsibilities include budget management contractor supervision technical guidance and KPI achievement. Strong leadership and communication skills are vital.
Key Responsibilities:
Approve documentation of all maintenance activities.
Create improvement plans for maintenance processes.
Ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies procedures and regulations.
Implement improved maintenance regimes to enhance the reliability of bus systems.
Lead technical recovery complex fault analysis and testing of vehicle systems.
Oversee the overall implementation of the bus fleet maintenance regime.
Manage the annual department budget.
Supervise multiple contractors to ensure safety requirements operating standards and quality standards are met.
Manage workshop performance to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams.
Recommend vendors based on proposal evaluation and cost.
Review and approve maintenance schedules and manpower plans.
Review audits on maintenance repair and overhaul operations.
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years in a workshop environment.
Supervisory or managerial experience is highly desirable.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of vehicle mechanics diagnostics repair procedures and maintenance practices.
Proficiency in diagnostic equipment tools and software systems.
Leadership Skills:
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills for managing a team of technicians and mechanics.
ProblemSolving Abilities:
Ability to identify issues troubleshoot problems and implement effective solutions.
Communication Skills:
Effective communication for coordinating tasks providing instructions and interacting with customers and stakeholders.
Degree in Finance or a business-related field. CPA (K)/ACCA. 5 years minimum of experience in accounting. Time management skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
