Workshop Foreman Job Vacancy in Kisumu Kenya

Position: Workshop Foreman

Location: Kisumu

Company profile: Our client is a Company is working in Food retailers, Bakers business activities

Main responsibilities:
  • Responsible for maintenance of 30 trucks
  • Trucks are Isuzu NPR / NKR and Mitsubishi Canter / FH
  • In charge of 12 mechanics
  • Ensure full utilisation of workshop available labour and resources to achieve planned operational targets

  • Supervise subordinates to produce quality work
  • Assist the staff technically and trains them
  • Allocate job cards and manages technicians to maximise the throughput by aligning jobs to skill sets within team
  • 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
  • Recommend warranty jobs for the approval of either Service Manager, Workshop Manager. In absence of both Managers, approval can be obtained by the Warranty Supervisor.
  • Ensure the workshop observes all warranty process conditions, and supervises the correct tagging and storage of warranty parts.
  • Ensure all required information on each job card for each job is properly maintained.
  • Identifies and organises staff training needs for improving technical knowledge and job performance.
  • Gives practical assistance, on-the-job training and technical advice to subordinates
  • Inform the Service Advisor and Workshop Manager if necessary on any unclear working instructions or costly extensions on the repair
Requirements:
  • Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive option)
  • Needs a proven record of at least 6 - 10 years in supervising maintenance of trucks
  • Leadership skill very important
  • Very flexible when it comes to working hours
  • Customer service oriented
  • Effective communicator
  • Stress Management aptitude & problem solver
  • Firm and organised, with leadership skills
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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