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Friday 21 October 2011

Workshop Foreman Kisumu Kenya Jobs

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