Workshop Manager Job AGL
Engineering Jobs, AGL Jobs. Responsible for overseeing workshop operations, planning maintenance and repairs, managing preventive maintenance programmes, controlling costs and spare parts, supervising workshop teams, monitoring equipment and vehicle performance, ensuring quality repairs, preparing reports and budgets, and maintaining health, safety and compliance standards. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field, with 6–9 years’ workshop experience. The position is based in Mombasa and requires on-site work.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership.
- Develop and implement workshop operational strategy aligned to company objectives.
- Lead planning and scheduling of all maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and fabrication works.
- Drive operational efficiency, productivity optimization, and turnaround time improvements.
- Establish KPIs and performance dashboards for workshop operations.
Financial & Commercial Oversight.
- Control costs relating to labour, spares, consumables, and external contractors.
- Approve procurement requests for tools, equipment, and spare parts.
- Monitor asset utilization and lifecycle management.
Technical Governance.
- Ensure adherence to technical standards, manufacturer guidelines, and best practice maintenance frameworks.
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Approve technical solutions for complex repairs and breakdowns.
- Ensure quality control processes are implemented and documented.
People Management & Capability Development.
- Lead, coach, and supervise workshop supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
- Conduct performance management, succession planning, and skills development initiatives.
- Enforce discipline, productivity standards, and accountability structures.
- Identify training needs and ensure technical upskilling of the team.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Champion a zero-incident safety culture within the workshop.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
- Ensure statutory compliance and proper documentation.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Liaise with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Fleet teams to ensure seamless workflow.
- Provide technical reports to senior management.
- Support external audits and regulatory inspections.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 6–9 years workshop experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of fleet/equipment maintenance systems
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