VEHICLE WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR
JOB SUMMARY
To supervise and coordinate maintenance,
servicing, and repair of farm machinery, tractors, excavators, Backhoes,
Loggers, generators, and motor vehicles to ensure efficient farm operations,
minimum downtime, safety compliance, and cost-effective maintenance
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
·
· 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 MV
Workshop Manager.
· In
liaison with Stores, Fleet and Procurement managers, coordinate ordering of
spares and consumables to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained.
· Allocate
Mechanics to tasks based on operational needs.
· Monitor
fleet utilization, productivity, and fuel consumption
· To
identify skill gaps, plan and schedule appropriate training programs for Mechanics,
drivers and operators.
· To ensure
smooth, cordial and efficient inter departmental cooperation for efficient
delivery of services and optimizing of Company resources.
· Implement
budget 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 mechanics and operators
& ensure set targets are achieved.
· Ensure
that mechanics have proper and sufficient work tools and equipment.
· Maintain
maintenance logs and service histories
· Keep
vehicle records, logbooks, insurance, and inspection reports updated
· Control
fuel, lubricants, Crawlers and spare parts usage.
· Ensure
drivers follow traffic laws and company policies
· Schedule
repairs and coordinate with mechanics
· Monitor
transport costs and prepare reports
· Ensure
vehicle licensing and insurance are valid
· Train or
guide drivers/Operators on safety and proper vehicle, tractors, excavators, loggers
and Back hoes handling.
· Ensure timely diagnosis and
repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
· Monitor repair turnaround
time and equipment downtime.
· Ensure proper use of
workshop tools and diagnostic equipment.
· Conduct final inspection and road testing after
repairs.
· Inspect
vehicles for roadworthiness and cleanliness
· Reduce
breakdowns and operating costs
· Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
Requirements
Required
Qualifications
1. Education
Diploma
in:
Agricultural
/Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering
2. Experience
· Over
5 years’ experience in Fleet maintenance
in a busy Agricultural or Commercial set up.
· Hands-on
experience with diesel engines, Plant travel Mechanism, hydraulic and
electrical systems
· With
valid driving license and over 5 years driving experience
3. Certifications (Added Advantage)
· Supervisory
or leadership training
· Occupational
Safety & Health (OSHA)
· Proficiency
in Microsoft office Especially MS Excel & Ms Word
4. Skills & Competencies
· Strong
mechanical and diagnostic skills
· Preventive
maintenance planning
· Team
leadership and supervision
· Budgeting
and cost control
· Report
writing and record keeping