WORKSHOP MANAGER

	WORKSHOP MANAGER

General informations

Africa Global Logistics Tanzania Limited (AGL) is the leading Logistics and Transport operator in Tanzania with a workforce of 300 employees.

AGL Tanzania offers solutions in value-added Warehousing Management, Transportation, Cargo & Freight Services and Project Management. AGL Tanzania recognises and embraces diversity, equity and inclusiveness which is depicted on our multi-cultural workforce. The company head office is in Dar es salaam with presence in key border points in Tanzania including Arusha, Tunduma, Kigoma, Kasumulu, Rusumo, Kabanga, Mwanza and Tanga.

We embrace our identity with our Group’s core values and believe that our people are at the heart of our competitive advantage. Your career starts with AGL Tanzania Limited!

Job description

Mission Description                      

OBJECTIVE:
Manage the workshop administration team in a fair and efficient manner.

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 General Manager – Corporate & Admin with council, guidance, timely advice and recommendations on stock, procurement and other relevant issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 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 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 datas are entered in a timely fashion and accurately.

 Hold regular stock takes (quarterly minimum) in conjunction with Finance and reconcile the physical from the system records. Analyse the discrepancies and revert with the relevant explanations / corrective action plan.

 Manage the procurement process of AGL TZ 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 AL TZ.

 Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly reports as per management requirements.

 Be the Super-U of the workshop software management (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 analysing 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

 

Profile

- University degree preferred (Administration, Engineering...)

- Engineering / Mechanical qualifications preferred

- More than 5 years in administration / workshop / automotive (or similar) industry required

 Computer literate
 English literate
 Ability to work independently
 Ability to manage a team
 Excellent communication and writing skills
 Data analysis and reporting
 High level of integrity