Workshop Manager at Ama-Zuma Group

Job Summary

• Lead the activities of the maintenance team to ensure that the company's fleet and equipment are available ready and safe at all times and oversee the repairs and upkeep of all trucks and equipment.

Job Description

• Ensure the availability and use of the right tools and equipment in the maintenance workshop
• Establish safe procedures(SOPs) for all maintenance repair work of the company
• Prioritize and assign scheduled work to subordinates to meet company deadlines and customer needs
• Coordinate schedule and audit transport fleet and equipment maintenances and repair to include preventive mechanical and electrical repair to tractors trucks and trailers
• Ensure quality of work (maintenance) job cards
• Ensure proper updating of fleet maintenance job cards
• Reduce fleet downtime by providing speedy rescue to distressed company trucks and equipment
• Negotiate service (maintenance/repair)offers to ensure cost efficiencies
• Coach fleet drivers on the identification of faults and ways of reporting feedback
• Monitor and analyze fleet maintenance/repair costs and fuel consumption rectify defects as required and provide recommendations on fleet utilization and replacement
• Assist in the development of maintenance budget by providing input relative to policy, cost and other metrics
• Prepare and submit regular (daily, weekly and monthly)maintenance/repair reports and parts usage for management appraisal

Qualifications and Job Competencies

• BSc / HND qualification
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in Logistics/Maintenance of trucks is an added advantage
• Fluent English language speaking and writing proficiency
• Excellent communication
• Good planning and stress management skills
• Ability to work independently and execute tasks effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills Word and Excel.