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Workshop Manager

Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
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M-Forte

Category: Administration Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Asset maintenance to ensure maximum utilization and minimize down time. • Manage the workshop administration team in a fair and efficient manner. • Ensure that the workshop software management tools (MAXIMO and/or others) are properly utilized and up to date. • Aim to achieve a zero-stock variance (between system records and physical) through an efficient stock management system, proper stock control procedures and regular stock takes / reconciliations. Control the movement of spare parts, in and out the store / workshop. • Manage the procurement process (both local and international purchases), reduce the units purchase cost by 10% through a better vendor selection process and negotiation with suppliers. • Prepare and issue in a timely manner the monthly workshop reporting, and all other reports deemed adequate or required by the management. • Provide the Operations Manager with council, guidance, timely advice and recommendations on stock, procurement and other relevant issues.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Manage and distribute the day-to-day workshop administration activities including but not limited to procurement, stock management / control, job planning / preventive maintenance scheduling… • Coordinate workshop daily meetings in conjunction with the Workshop Administrator and his/her foremen in order to plan the activities and assist in identifying / solving issues. • Coordinate and supervise the utilization of the workshop software management system (MAXIMO and/or others). Ensure that data is entered into a timely fashion and accurately. • Hold regular stock takes (quarterly minimum) in conjunction with Finance and reconcile the physical from the system records. Analyze the discrepancies and revert with the relevant explanations / corrective action plan. • Manage the procurement process of spare parts, tyres, oil & lubes requirements. Take direct ownership of the international procurement part. Ensure that we buy our spares at the best price possible without compromising on the quality. • Ensure all the LPO books issued to the workshop are well controlled and accounted for. • Manage and control the petty cash float issued to the workshop. • Put in place regular benchmarking exercise to assess the price of spare parts. • Identify and select the best vendors through a compliant process. Negotiate the best credit terms to the benefit of BTL Uganda. • Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as per management requirements. • Be the Super-User of the workshop software management tools (MAXIMO and/or others). • Assist in preparing procedures (SOPs) aiming at reinforcing the controls /security measures in the workshop, reducing the level of expenses, improving the workflow… • Assist in monitoring and analyzing discrepancies / anomalies such as but not limited to cost per unit, price of spares… • Mechanical Knowledge of machines • Knowledge of spare parts and handling there of • Ability to delegate tasks and follow through to completion • Have a high level of Housekeeping and workshop QHSE ethics • Any other tasks deemed appropriate by the management. • 5 years in administration / workshop / automotive (or similar) industry required • Training in Engineering / Mechanical qualifications preferred. • Computer literate • English literate • Ability to work independently • Ability to manage a team • Excellent communication and writing skills • Personal qualities required: • Natural leader • Decision maker • Team player • Resilient • Organized • Open minded • Strong admin and follow up skills • Ability to drive a team to a common goal • Special skills: • Good record in supervising team members • Knowledge of URA Customs Procedures. • Good knowledge in Electro-Hydraulics Systems. • Good computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Words and SPSS • Experience in using Fleet Management Software (Ideally Telematix) • At least 5yrs experience in running a fleet of more than 20 trucks
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application to applications@m-forte.co.ug, indicating the title of the job you have applied for in the subject line not later than 15/08/2025. Kindly note that only successful candidates will be contacted
Deadline: Expired
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