SPH Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
To supervise and coordinate maintenance, servicing, repair and deployment
of Self Propelled harvesters (SPH) to ensure reliability, availability, efficiency
and safety hence ensure
minimum downtime during critical harvesting operation.
To give support as may be required in other
mechanized field activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· To execute
work plans and operational procedures for maximizing SPH , timely and effective
harvesting of Greenleaf.
· Plan and
schedule daily deployment of SPH and agricultural machinery
· Maintain
an updated and accurate harvesting performance log and fuel use on the
machines. Analyze data to calculate the cost-benefit ratio, measure, and report
performance progress to the Operations Manager.
· Coordinate
the schedule of SPH PPM and service calls. Ensure that all harvesting fleet are
in good working order, including regular maintenance and repairs.
· Ensure
that breakdowns and downtime are reduced to a minimum, do root cause analyses
and ensure appropriate corrective actions are done in liaison with the Operations
Manager.
· In
liaison with Stores, Fleet and Procurement managers, coordinate ordering of spares
and consumables to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained.
· Ensured VTH machines achieve
required fleet utilization, productivity, and fuel consumption
· Identify
skill gaps, plan and schedule appropriate training programs for SPH Mechanics
and operators.
· To ensure
smooth, cordial and efficient inter departmental cooperation for efficient
delivery of services and optimizing of Company resources.
· Plan,
budget, manage and control resources within the section and ensure that targets
are achieved at the expected cost.
· Enforce
safety standards and adherence to company policies and procedures, existing
social audits and be involved in such committees as may be required.
· Ground
unsafe equipment and authorize return to service after repairs.
· Allocate tasks to SPH mechanics and operators
& ensure set targets are achieved.
· Maintain good working relations among Mechanics,
operators and Estate management
· Ensure
good quality tea by supervising the harvesting and ensuring table creep is
being observed in every harvesting and SPH Harvesting blades are properly
sharpened
· Properly in Liaison with the Estate management,
plan for relocation of SPH machines and ensure tractor for transfer of Machine
is readily available when required.
· Enforce
safety standards and adherence to company policies and procedures, existing
social audits and be involved in such committees as may be required.
· Ground
unsafe equipment and authorize return to service after repairs.
· Ensure
that SPH mechanics have proper and sufficient work tools and equipment.
· Maintain
maintenance logs and service histories
· Control
fuel, lubricants, Crawlers and spare parts usage
· Prepare
maintenance budgets and cost reports
· Reduce
breakdowns and operating costs
· Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Manager.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
1. Education
Diploma in Agricultural
/Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering
2. Experience
i. Over 5 years’ experience in Fleet
or plant maintenance in a busy Agricultural / Commercial set up.
ii. Hands-on experience with diesel
engines, Plant travel Mechanism, hydraulic and electrical systems
3. Certifications (Added Advantage)
i. Supervisory or leadership
training
ii. Occupational Safety &
Health (OSHA)
iii. Proficiency in Microsoft office
Especially MS Excel & Ms Word
4. Skills & Competencies
i. Strong mechanical and
diagnostic skills
ii. Preventive maintenance planning
iii. Team leadership and supervision
iv. Budgeting and cost control
v. Report writing and record
keeping
vi. Knowledge of agricultural
machinery operations