VEHICLE WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR

JOB SUMMARY

To supervise and coordinate maintenance servicing and repair of farm machinery tractors excavators Backhoes Loggers generators and motor vehicles to ensure efficient farm operations minimum downtime safety compliance and cost-effective maintenance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that breakdowns and downtime are reduced to a minimum do root cause analyses and ensure appropriate corrective actions are done in liaison with the MV Workshop Manager.

In liaison with Stores Fleet and Procurement managers coordinate ordering of spares and consumables to ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained.

Allocate Mechanics to tasks based on operational needs.

Monitor fleet utilization productivity and fuel consumption

To identify skill gaps plan and schedule appropriate training programs for Mechanics drivers and operators.

To ensure smooth cordial and efficient inter departmental cooperation for efficient delivery of services and optimizing of Company resources.

Implement budget and control resources within the section and ensure that targets are achieved at the expected cost.

Enforce safety standards and adherence to company policies and procedures existing social audits and be involved in such committees as may be required.

Ground unsafe equipment and authorize return to service after repairs.

Allocate tasks to mechanics and operators & ensure set targets are achieved.

Ensure that mechanics have proper and sufficient work tools and equipment.

Maintain maintenance logs and service histories

Keep vehicle records logbooks insurance and inspection reports updated

Control fuel lubricants Crawlers and spare parts usage.

Ensure drivers follow traffic laws and company policies

Schedule repairs and coordinate with mechanics

Monitor transport costs and prepare reports

Ensure vehicle licensing and insurance are valid

Train or guide drivers/Operators on safety and proper vehicle tractors excavators loggers and Back hoes handling.

Ensure timely diagnosis and repair of mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical faults.

Monitor repair turnaround time and equipment downtime.

Ensure proper use of workshop tools and diagnostic equipment.

Conduct final inspection and road testing after repairs.

Inspect vehicles for roadworthiness and cleanliness

Reduce breakdowns and operating costs

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Required Qualifications

1. Education

Diploma in:

Agricultural /Mechanical/ Automotive Engineering

2. Experience

Over 5 years experience in Fleet maintenance in a busy Agricultural or Commercial set up.

Hands-on experience with diesel engines Plant travel Mechanism hydraulic and electrical systems

With valid driving license and over 5 years driving experience

3. Certifications (Added Advantage)

Supervisory or leadership training

Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA)

Proficiency in Microsoft office Especially MS Excel & Ms Word

4. Skills & Competencies

Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills

Preventive maintenance planning

Team leadership and supervision

Budgeting and cost control

Report writing and record keeping