• Application Deadline:
• Position: Truck Workshop Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 15 years



• Location Kaduna




• Job Field
  
  

Job Role

Daily Operations:

• Assist and ensure daily workshop activities and workflow.


• Hands-on knowledge for repairing/ Trouble shooting of trucks and tankers (Both mechanical and electrical issues).


• Coordinate scheduling of repairs and maintenance tasks.


• Monitor the quality of work and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Team Management:

• Support the recruitment, training, and development of workshop staff.


• Foster a positive team environment and encourage professional growth.


• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.

Inventory Management:

• Assist in managing parts inventory and ordering supplies as needed.


• Monitor stock levels of spares to prevent shortages and overstock situations.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and inventory.


• Assist in preparing reports on workshop performance and productivity.


• Support budget management and cost control initiatives.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations within the workshop.


• Conduct regular safety inspections and implement corrective measures as necessary.


• Be responsible for resource planning, budgeting, coordinating, managing and monitoring vehicle workshops operation across locations with desired efficiency, internal customer satisfaction.


• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy aligned with the overall business goals and cost optimization and improving efficiency.


• Performance metrics monitoring & reporting, data analysis and audits for proactive planning and mitigation of risks. Implement and oversee required software and technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.


• Monitor inventory levels and manage efficient procurement and distribution.


• Managing teams of mechanics, panel beaters, vulcanizers, auto electricians, developing/ training teams to improve efficiency and ensure smooth workshop operations.


• Managing and developing workshop workforce and ensure maintenance procedures are followed and improved, when necessary, in accordance with standards of the industry.


• Implement preventive and proactive maintenance programs to ensure the safety and reliability of the fleet.


• Ensure compliance with vehicle regulations and environmental standards.


• Maintaining a clean and safe workshop and workshop area and belongings


• Ensure optimized availability percentage of healthy trucks on the road and streamline the supply chain process to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of products. Optimize efficiency of tyres, and all other fleet consumables.


• Ensure spare parts inventory are well managed under SAP and stock are properly maintained at their minimum level.


• Manage permitting, licensing, and compliance requirements including ensuring required liaison and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


• Maintain a strong focus on safety, adhering to safety standards and best practices.


• Identify ways to consistently grow efficiency, job quality, maintenance performance, and assets reliability.


• Manage, provide guidance and motivate employees of different levels and carry out management responsibilities in line with various regulatory requirements, organization’s policies, goals and objectives.


• Planning maintenance schedules and activities to minimize downtime, ensure reliability and traceability.


• Prioritizing work schedules for repairs, rebuilds and maintenance.


• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by HOD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferably Mechanical Engineering


• Minimum of 15 years' experience in mechanical works on heavy trucks and other heavy-duty machines.


• Very good computer knowledge


• Excellent communications skills in English


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic equipment and repair software.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage priorities effectively.


• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering quality repairs and maintaining accurate records.


• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards within the automotive repair industry

Must have skills:

• Mechanical Maintenance


• Electrical Maintenance


• Tyre Management.