Workshop Manager at TECO Limited

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a workshop in an efficient and effective manner.
• To oversee a team of technicians, mechanics, or skilled workers, coordinate workflow, maintain equipment, and ensure that all work meets safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Supervision and Team Leadership:

• Supervise and lead a team of workshop technicians, mechanics and skilled workers.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.

Workflow Planning and Execution:

• Plan and schedule daily work assignments to optimize productivity.
• Allocate tasks and resources to implement servicing and repairs in a timely manner.
• Coordinate job assignments based on workers' skills and workload, maintain accurate records of manhours and material allocation and verify jobs upon completion.

Standards Compliance:

• Ensure that all work performed in the workshop meets established quality standards. Conduct inspections and quality checks on completed jobs.
• Enforce and uphold safety protocols and practices within the workshop.
• Maintain a safe working environment. Investigate and report safety incidents or accidents.

Equipment and Inventory Management:

• Oversee the allocation, maintenance and repair of workshop equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Manage workshop inventory, including spare parts, materials, and supplies and liaise with procurement department on stock levels, orders and quality assessments.
• Assist workshop management with technical components of parts inventory.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of workshop activities, including work orders, job cards, and inventory records.
• Prepare reports on workshop performance, including productivity, quality.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Any other responsibility that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Specification

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in any relevant field, Certification from professional Institute or equivalent work experience.

Additional Qualification:

• 10+ years of experience in workshop supervision or technical procurement and warehousing.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of workshop equipment and processes as well as mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles.
• Proficiency in using workshop management software and auto-truck diagnostic systems, methods and tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.

Basic Skill:

• Leadership and supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.