Supervisor, Workshop at Phillips Consulting

Our Client is an oil palm plantation and processing farm in Nigeria looking to fill the role of a Supervisor, Workshop. The jobholder be responsible for supervising the workshop technicians and overseeing the maintenance of vendors/contractors to ensure satisfactory service delivery in line with agreements/service standards.

Job Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Coordination

• Direct day-to-day maintenance and repair operations towards enhancing asset performance and minimizing operating costs
• Plan, schedule and coordinate site-wide maintenance activities undertaken by the workshop team, vendors or contractors
• Assist with the development of the maintenance and repairs budget
• Plan and schedule shutdowns for the purpose of inspection and maintenance, with minimal interruption of operations
• Generate work orders and associated purchase orders resulting from maintenance notifications
• Monitor and ensure equipment reliability
• Provide insight and advice on asset acquisition, repairs and replacement
• Implement sound maintenance practices in repairs, inspections, preventive and predictive maintenance, and new equipment installation
• Assist with the selection of vendors and contractors for maintenance supplies and services
• Keep records and logs of maintenance and repair activities

Safety & Compliance

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the workshop team, and guidelines for the use of machinery and equipment to optimize asset performance
• Monitor and ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures

Supervision

• Oversee the workshop to ensure efficient operations
• Develop work schedules for workshop staff
• Supervise technicians and other assigned personnel
• Support team development by facilitating/recommending appropriate technical and safety trainings; manage performance

Job Requirements

• First degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent is required (lower qualification with requisite experience may be considered)
• Minimum of 4 years maintenance experience
• Ability to work under pressure; proactive; adaptive
• Physically Fit