Job Description

Our client is looking for a Workshop Manager in Johannesburg.

Duties (included but not limited to):

• Production Scheduling provide input, compilation, determining work durations and report back on Artisans progress.
• Unlock / Lockup, machinery on/off, lights on/off, of premises with assistance from staff as delegated. Includes shutting gate or chain to direct visitors Sales Office.
• Keep general workshop materials stocked.
• Ensure workshop staff understand job specifications and timeframes for the job. Support workshop staff in completion of jobs and development of skills (training).
• Sign off Works and Repair Orders as complete and complete quality checks on jobs prior to jobs being released to customer.
• Forward Works Orders to Internal Sales for processing.
• Verifying accuracy of Works Orders, receiving, reporting and other administrative paperwork.
• Identifying and implementing areas of work that can be improved.
• Work in a cooperative manner with other management staff to meet customer needs.
• Assist with drawings where possible verification of information provided.
• Fitting Turning Welding and Sheet Metal Work.
• Assembly of Binsi Brakes, Brake Motors, Clutches and repairs.
• Maintenance of machines and other equipment as per Schedule.
• Machines and Artisans Tool Control.
• Monitoring staff start and finish times.
• Co-ordinate any overtime work required.
• Be available for regular staff meetings as required by management.
• Familiarise yourself with Company processes and procedures.
• Housekeeping - ensure workshop and machines are clean.
• Annual Stock Taking.
• Building Maintenance.
• Targets:

• Reducing job return rate.
• Raising job satisfaction and morale of workshop staff.
• Meeting or exceeding Key Performance Indicators Customer issues, Productivity, Efficiency and On Time completion.

• Fitter & Turner Trade or Tool & Die Maker Trade or Mechanical Engineer Diploma.
• 3 years experience
• Hands-on experience in managing staff in a workshop environment.
• Managed personnel, ideally have been a foreman or workshop manager
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel)
• The ideal candidate should have an engineering background knowledge in a workshop environment:

• Be assertive.
• Able to instil discipline.
• Follow company protocols and ensure that jobs are completed on due date.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Quality management experience.
• Good housekeeping.

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