Workshop Manager Goldenlay Agri. Ltd

Goldenlay Agri Ltd is the largest producer, supplier, and distributor of table eggs across Zambia, and boasting a brand familiar to retailers and consumers alike. Goldenlay is hereby inviting applications from suitable qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Workshop Manager

Scope of Job

Management of the Company’s workshop and logistics by planning, directing, coordinating, and executing the servicing and maintenance of all Company Heavy Duty Machinery, Vehicles, Equipment, Workshop Staff, Drivers, Operators, as well as planning and monitoring the movements of all vehicles in conjunction with other departments.

Job Objective

Reduce the operational and logistic cost, spend, breakdowns and downtime, whilst increasing the useful life of all machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance, optimal efficient management, and planning.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Give input during budgeting, measure expenses against the budget and drive cost saving initiatives.
• Ensure that all preventative maintenance to equipment and vehicles is planned and executed timeously.
• Ensure all work is carried out and completed with a high standard of workmanship and quality.
• Ensure that the workshop is manned with the correct skills to facilitate satisfactory repairs.
• Ensure that all vehicle tyres, batteries and equipment is safe guarded and always available.
•  Monitor the movements and condition of all company heavy duty machinery, equipment, vehicles, workshop staff, drivers and operators.
• Work in Conjunction with other departments to ensure that all Environmental, Social and Governance measures are introduced and that the company complies to Statutory laws with regards to Occupational Health and Safety and Waste disposal in the Workshop.
• Facilitate new appointments and ensure that all workshop and logistics positions are filled with competent employees. In conjunction with HR department, enforce disciplinary procedures and sanction when necessary.
•  In-house training of workshop and logistics employees to address training needs and co-ordinate external training programs for further career development.
•  To develop and improve current systems, controls, reports, and documentation.

Qualification and Experience

• Administrative, management, construction and mechanical skills are a must.
• Leadership of workforce focusing on delivery of KPI’s with attention to detail
• Driven by cost controls, whilst ensuring effective and efficient operations
• Experience in managing a workshop (maintenance of equipment and fleet)
•  Stores, Purchases and Logistics management
• Promote discipline and accountability with a focus on building a productive team
•  Computer literate, with reporting and data capturing ability
•  Minimum of 5 years experience in a Workshop or Operations Management position
• Must have good references, quality personal habits, be accountable and display exceptional initiative.