SUMMARY:
Earthmoving Workshop Manager
POSITION INFO:
POSITION: Earthmoving Workshop Manager
BUSINESS UNIT: Mining
JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Managing and overseeing the effective repair and maintenance of all earthmoving equipment. Ensure to achieve, or exceed, equipment availability of at least 85% for all equipment on site.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
Plant (Earthmoving Equipment) Performance
Scheduling of services and ensure all the paper work is in order.
Co-ordinate the inspection lists and delegate daily duties to the Plant Foreman.
Co-ordinate the daily duties of the service supervisors.
Monitor equipment availabilities on a daily basis.
Follow up on breakdowns as a matter of urgency.
Maintain an 85% fleet availability.
Minimise all fleet downtime and treat with sense of urgency.
Job planning on a daily basis.
Plant Administration Function
Stores and Stock Control
Plant HR function
Total quality of maintenance function
Ensure compliance to Safety & Quality policies, procedures and standards
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Trade qualification – Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic and/or National Diploma/Degree – Mechanical Engineering(Strong advantage)
No criminal record
Valid Driver''s license
EXPERIENCE:
At least five years'' experience in a Workshop Manager position (Sect 13 Artisan) or alternatively 3-5 years'' in a similar level role (N. Dip/Degree:Mechanical Engineering)
At least two years technical service experience.
Major rebuild of heavy earthmoving equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Mechanical Aptitude
Technical Aptitude
Financial & Reporting Skills
Physical Aptitude
People Management Skills
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Approach work strategically
Drive financial optimisation and efficiency
Effective resource management
Empower and motivate others effectively
Establish interpersonal tolerance and teamwork practices
Incorporate new approaches in key change initiatives
Produce effective business results
Show initiative and make things happen
