Workshop Supervisor at RS Hunter Limited

Work Experience
7+ years

Job Description

The workshop supervisor is responsible for the day to day safe and efficient running of the mechanical workshop.
JOB DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL

• Planning and monitoring Work within the workshop, supervising the Space Instrument makers
• Undertaking manufacturing and assembly jobs during busy periods
• Managing stock levels (e.g. materials, fixings and tooling)
• Report on workloads, participating in project reviews and giving advice where necessary.
• Carry out quality checks on vehicles repaired in the workshops.
• Ensure good house-keeping and safety compliance at all time.
• Ensure full utilization of workshop available labour and resources to achieve planned operational targets.
• Supervise subordinates to produce quality work
• Assist the staff technically and train them.
• Allocate job cards and manage technicians.
• Ensure that the technicians carry out the jobs within the allotted time.
• Ensure the most effective use of available time and equipment.
• Ensure all pre-orders are approved and obtains customer approval for all additional work
• Ensure the workshop observes all warranty process conditions, and supervise the correct tagging and storage of warranty parts.
• Ensure all required information on each job card for each job is properly maintained.
• Give practical assistance, on-the-job training and technical advice to subordinates.
• Inform the  Manager if necessary on any unclear working instructions or costly extensions on the repair
• Carry out other job specific duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of ND in relevant discipline
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in Fleet Maintenance Operations; must have a level of competence relating to vehicle safety and legality either gained through experience or qualification.
• Oral communication skills, Reporting Skills, Scheduling, Organizing skills, Time Management, Problem solving skills, Investigative skills, Ability to work under pressure Safety Management, Dealing with Complexity, Analyzing Information, Lifting, Energy Level, Dependability, Persistence,  Technical Understanding, Job Knowledge, Customer service oriented, Stress Management, Firm and organized, with leadership skills