Job Description

To plan and coordinate

machine turnaround in area of responsibility and to ensure effective operation of workshops, cost recovery, HR Administration, scheduled maintenance, and customer relations.

Key performance areas (to translate into a measure of success)

Financial Management

Operations Management

Safety and Training

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position

AREA / TYPE

Responsibilities

Financial Management

Cash flow management, expense control

Actual vs budget analyses and reports

Ensure that overall plan complies with Regional Strategies

Maintain a rolling forecast of the income and expenses.

Ensure legal compliance.

Allocate resources in the most cost-effective manner that maximizes return.

Report to Depot manager weekly on performance of operational activities and follow up on action plans.

Ensure recovery of customer damages.

Operational management

Optimize Machine availability by allocating and repairing efficiently.

Ensure safety of equipment is maintained according to manufacture specifications and service bulletin update.

Benchmark quality standard to be instituted and maintained on equipment.

Ensure all equipment are serviced and maintained according to manufacture specifications.

Monitors and directs workshop for optimal performance

Adhere to, execute and enforce relevant company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Monitor and review workshops performance through weekly, monthly and yearly reports.

Motivate workshop staff in accordance with HR policy.

Maximize the use and effectiveness of all company assets.

Ensure that all load tests and machine requirements are met.

Ensure that all assets are properly serviced and maintained.

Supplier relationships

Maintain relationships with all the key local suppliers to the business for technical and service support.

Customer Service

Maintain customer relationship standards.

Safety & Training

Enforce procedures and process that ensure that every person who operates or drives an asset has the appropriate and legal license and training

Maintain and control the occupational health and safety standards

Maintain a culture of safety

Have input on safety related issues in all aspects of the business

Ensure all safety bulletins on equipment are carried out, documented and stored as per manufacturer specification.

Ensure all company assets are safe for use according to manufacturer specifications and OSH ACT.

Leadership and Management

Ensure that employees have clear and understood work/role descriptions, targets and goals to perform their functions, and that client needs, and requirements are integrated into all work-related practices;

Ensure that employees have the right resources, skills, tools, equipment, and information to successfully execute on their responsibilities;

Effectively manage employee performance and create opportunities for them to gain the competence for the work required and to grow.

Manage staff in accordance with agreed key performance indicators

Qualifications

Minimum

Grade 12 or N3

Recommended

Trade qualification as Millwright, Diesel Mechanic, or Low voltage electrician.

Experience

3 - 5 Years Supervisory experience in a workshop environment

3 years' experience in cost control of annual operational budget

2 years technical experience on all equipment.

Knowledge

JLG Technical product knowledge

Knowledge of work of height machinery and equipment

OSHAS and safety industry regulations

Housekeeping rules

Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office

Budget control

Quality Management

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Administration skills

Problem Solving skills

Planning and Coordination skills

Technical skills

Team Management Skills

Behavioral Competencies

Integrity

Creativity

Logical and Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Persuasiveness

Energy and Drive

Quality Orientation

Planning and Organizing

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person