Job Description

Job Functions:1. Contribute to the achievement of profit target

• Set weekly achievable production targets within departments and monitor daily to ensure achievement of these targets.
• Ensure vehicles are only painted once and that rework is authorised by senior management.
• Ensure and staff breakages are charged to the relevant person and accompanied by a job card.
• Attempt to limit overtime to 40 hours per person per month.
• Monitor diesel consumption.
• Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of all workshop equipment and tools.
• Analyse jobs to ensure maximum profit is being achieved.
• Ensure first time right - 80%.
• Ensure that all additional work carried out is authorised prior to commencing the work.

2. Achieve a consistent high quality of work across all areas at all times.

• Ensure the quality of work done is according to insurance companies required standards.
• Ensure that housekeeping rules are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure weekly deadlines are met regarding reporting of vehicle status.
• Ensure safety gear and uniforms are worn by employees at all times.
• Ensure that employees that move vehicles are in possession of a valid drivers licence.

3. Manage compliance of internal governance, control and administration requirements.

• Ensure regular daily updates on the online system.
• Ensure vehicles repaired according to the authorisation.
• Ensure vehicles signed off prior to delivery and accompanied by all relevant documentation.
• Ensure that warranty/rectification work is repaired with priority and within Group timeframes.
• Ensure control of parts is according to Group standards.
• Ensure vehicles are inspected and meet required standards before moving to next department/Line Manager.

4. Managing human resources & housekeeping.

• Participate in recruitment of new staff.
• Ensure all staff are trained on TMS and the online system.
• Prioritise training as needed and make necessary bookings.
• Complete training form feedback.
• Ensure briefing after training to establish competence and transfer of knowledge.
• Discipline and take corrective action according to Company procedures if necessary.

Job Requirements:

• 5 Years experience as Motor Industry Workshop Manager
• Motor Industry
• Matric

Technical (systems) knowledge required:

• Microsoft suite - intermediate
• TMS - production/ panel shop
• System Online

Bluespec Holdings