Johannesburg: Truck Workshop Manager posted by SA Metal

About the Role

The Truck Workshop Manager will oversee the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring compliance with timekeeping, productive output, discipline, and work programs. The successful candidate will lead a team of technicians, manage attendance and timekeeping, and liaise with HR to address staff concerns. They will also be responsible for reviewing training requirements, maintaining machinery and equipment, and ensuring high housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline, and work programs of the Truck Workshop execution team with assistance from engineering management as required.
• Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers.
• Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff.
• Manage the even distribution of overtime between the team.
• Review training requirements of the workshop staff and report back to Engineering Manager and/or Directors the needs.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities on the entire fleet of vehicles, trucks, trailers, etc. are performed up to standard and on time.
• Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from engineering management as required.
• Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department.
• Ensure that the housekeeping in the workshop is maintained at a high level and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors.
• Take ownership and manage the CWorks processes for the truck workshop with assistance from engineering management as required.
• Monitor quality and efficiency of teams work programs and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors.
• Investigate breakdowns and provide accurate feedback.
• Manage the manpower utilization and ensure it remains above 75% of work hours allocated.
• Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Trade Test certificate.
• Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP.
• Previous management or leadership experience.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience.
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Strong administrative ability.
• Experience working with a CMMS.
• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English).

Qualifying Attributes

• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit).
• Hands on practical approach to the job.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Display a professional work approach.
• Result-driven.
• Logical and detail orientated.
• Excellent standards in execution.
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified.