Assistant General Manager (AGM), Maintenance at Dangote

Job Summary

The Assistant General Manager (AGM), Maintenance, plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the maintenance operations of heavy equipment trucks of the organization. This position involves strategic planning, coordination, and leadership to ensure the efficient functioning and upkeep of all truck maintenance and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares short-, medium- and long-term plans for truck maintenance and repair works.
• Ensures that work in progress is always maintained within the expected KPIs.
• Develops and prepares for approval of the management of the Maintenance Budget for the fleet and workshop.
• Manages and monitors every month the maintenance budget of the fleet including all inventory and expenses In the Workshop Management.
• Ensures that all systems and processes are as per service standards agreed with the other areas.
• Ensures that the workshop is operated efficiently and effectively.
• Plans, communicates, follows up, monitors, and controls the entire daily activities of the workshop maitenance.
• Monitors completion of job assignments even by making daily site observations and inspections to ensure compliance with planning, timing, and standard-specific instructions.
• Creates and develops a detailed and complete standard operating procedure manual. Outlining among others, the procedures for:  Preventive maintenance, Engine rebuilding, General overhaul, etc.
• Coordinates and supervises the team of engineers on tools, equipment, and spares. SOPs. Work standards and safety.
• Ensures proper accountability and conscientious utilization of all spare parts and tools within the workshop.
• Maintains housekeeping in the workshop meeting world-class standards.

Requirements

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Membership in COREN and other relevant professional associations is highly recommended
• Minimum of Fifiteen (15) years of relevant work experience with truck maintenance, with at least ten (10) years in truck workshop management roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of the truck brands' technology/engineering.
• Excellent and In-depth understanding of fleet and truck maintenance planning and overall budgeting.
• Mastering Safety policies and best safety practices.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• High integrity and commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards.