Head of Engineering (Fleet Maintenance & Assembly Plant) at Leventis

Responsible for developing and implementing short- & long-term strategies to drive business growth and profitability in the aftersales market. This includes strategic leadership in Fleet Management, Commercial Vehicle & Construction Equipment Service operations to maximize ROI and achieve financial targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall management of the fleet maintenance unit across all locations and an assembly plant, while ensuring compliance with the company’s health, safety and security regulations and policies.
• Develop and drive processes required for Fleet Maintenance efficiency and integration into ERP for reporting & control.
• Develop & drive the annual business plan revenue, EBITDA & PBT.
• Create and implement best practice engineering vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve business performance.
• Monitor/Review profitability and identify key concern areas of improvement to initiate adequate action plans to achieve financial targets.
• Develop cost control and cost reduction strategies.
• Recommend and Implement policies that will effectively address the systemic gaps, leakages identified during repairs and maintenance period.
• Develop and drive staff productivity indices, discipline, and team succession plan.
• Provide strong leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained to achieve operational and financial metrics within areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles.

QUALIFICATION AND KEY COMPETENCIES

• HND/B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering & Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
• Minimum of 15 years cognate engineering experience (Trucks and heavy-duty equipment) with at least 5 years top management experience.
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong Technical and analytical skills
• Good understanding of Financials.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Process & Project Management skills
• Good communication ability both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Package