Vacancy title:
Group Workshop Manager
Jobs at:
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLCDeadline of this Job:
Monday, January 20 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 08 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.
Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.
The Required Skills for this Role Include:
• Overseeing staff management across workshops, optimizing human resource allocation, managing schedules, monitoring leave to ensure smooth operations, and controlling workshop budgets for cost efficiency.
• Developing and enforcing SOPs for vehicle servicing, detailing service types, steps, and timings, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Identifying training needs, conducting regular training sessions, maintaining certification records, and ensuring workshop staff are continuously improving their skills.
• Planning routine maintenance, coordinating major repairs, and maintaining a calendar for tracking service schedules to minimize downtime and ensuring timely completion.
• Preparing monthly reports on workshop performance, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), setting goals for staff, and recommending improvements based on data analysis.
• Assessing major repair needs, collaborating on procurement, and overseeing repair projects to ensure cost-effective and timely execution.
• Implementing performance systems, conducting appraisals, addressing underperformance, and recognizing high performance to motivate staff.
• Resolving staff conflicts promptly and effectively while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Developing and monitoring annual budgets, forecasting resource needs, and plan for future staffing, equipment, and all requirements
• Ensuring adherence in the workshops
The Required Qualifications are:
• A full grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role within a commercial vehicle workshop
• Strong knowledge of truck maintenance and repair processes
• Member of EIZ
The Skills Required for this Role Include:
• Excellent leadership and people management skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in budgeting, planning, and scheduling
• Strong analytical skills and experience with KPI tracking and reporting
• Able to Build effective teams, attracting and developing talent, utilizing potential
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should submit Applications, with detailed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of certificates. Applications should be addressed to:
THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka
All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 14th January, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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