COMPONENT WORKSHOP MANAGER

Sandvik seeks:

Component Workshop Manager

The role

To manage the Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Component and Drifter Workshops at Jet Park through effective operations, contract growth, customer relations, resource availability, people management and performance based maintenance systems. This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology clients, both internal and external.

Main Responsibilities:

Effective Operations Management:

• Identify needs and opportunities by visiting clients
• Ensure visual inspections of all requests for repairs and outwork
• Ensure proper scope planning & proposals
• Participate in Weekly/Monthly Reviews
• Generate & submit report to client(s)
• Take corrective action to address deviation(s)
• Communicate results to management and staff.
• Plan utilization of staff
• Ensure safely, on time, within budget delivery of components through proper planning and execution.

Effective Customer Relations Management

• Address complaints and suggestions from customers
• Conduct competitor analysis & Needs analysis
• Interact regularly with client(s)
• Manage resource availability
• Clarify customer expectations to staff and management.

Effective People Management

• Conduct performance agreements, reviews & appraisals.
• Create learning opportunities for your subordinates
• Continuously assess skills levels of your subordinates and recommend formal functional training when needed.
• Plan shifts accordingly to suit maintenance and production needs
• Ensure effective management of subordinates
• Actively participate in monthly Forum meetings to effectively manage Employee Relations on shop floor

Effective Cost Management

• Produce rolling forecast, budget & weekly targets
• Identify & implement procedural change
• Manage profit margins
• Use preferred service providers
• Manage invoice of all cost as per contract
• Manage quoting process to ensure most cost effective quality repairs
• Manage labour turnover
• Initiate preferred procurement initiatives.
• Implement performance improvement recommendations when required

Effective Environmental, Health & Safety Management

• Comply with SMRT SHEQ management system and objectives and Targets set.
• Practice the SMRT EHS Policies, Vision, It’s Culture and ‘Commitment & Responsibility’
• Create an EHS culture amongst your team.
• Comply with SMRT EHS Key Performance Indicators

Your profile

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years Workshop maintenance/ Rebuilds / Components experience
• At least 7 years Management / Supervisory experience
• English proficiency
• Computer literacy
• Trackless mining experience (advantageous)
• Diploma in business management (advantageous)

Location

Jet Park

Who may apply

All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.
How to apply

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, at www.sandvik.com/Career.

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Applications close: 24 October 2017

Job Reference No: 355277

Recruiter: Lindi Nhlapo

Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population

Deadline: 24 Oct
Job-ID: 355277

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