Transport Workshop Manager at Kilombero Sugar

POSITION: Transport Workshop Manager

LOCATION: Morogoro, Tanzania

JOB FUNCTION: Estate Support

DESIGNATION: Transport Workshop Manager

LEVEL: Middle Manager

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Middle Manager

WORKPLACE TYPE: Onsite

JOB PURPOSE
The successful candidate will manage the Estate Vehicle Workshop and maintenance plans to ensure optimal equipment availability.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage estate vehicle workshop/garage/vehicle pool and maintenance plans to ensure optimal equipment availability.
• Monitor vehicle performance post services or repairs.
• Plan, organize and control the vehicle workshop unit operations.
• Identify areas where performance and quality management can be improved and manage the implementation of systems and processes to implement improvements.
• Manage computerized records for stock holding of spares and materials and minimize down-time.
• Decide on equipment to procure and the most effective maintenance procedures to employ.
• Decide and monitor jobs to be subcontracted.
• Propose and process equipment for disposal and sale as per Company procedure.
• Oversee implementation of transport policy.
• Oversee staff transport arrangements and vehicle availability.
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing workshop and maintenance best practices.
• Oversee effective talent and performance management of maintenance teams, developing skills within teams through on-the-job coaching.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Leadership and management skills.
• Strong agriculture and fleet data analysis skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Qualification in Transport Logistics and Vehicle Maintenance – Auto, Mechanical, Fabrication and Heavy Plant will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Foreman in a busy transport/vehicle workshop.
• Minimum of 3 years' management experience in a busy transport/vehicle workshop.
• Good business acumen and fleet expertise, with the ability to anticipate, interpret and respond to changes impacting the functional area.