Workshop Manager

Job description

National Breweries Plc

NATIONL WORKSHOP MANAGER

Lead the heartbeat of our operations and drive excellence in every project!

Company overview

National Breweries Plc, Zambia’s biggest manufacturer and distributor of traditional African beer, is affiliated with Delta Beverages, the world’s largest multinational beverage firm. We’re seeking a passionate Workshop Manager to oversee our state-of-the-art facility and elevate our team to new heights

Key Responsibilities

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Provide a maintenance service to the organization’s fleet.
Co-ordination, staffing, equipping and efficient functioning of the distribution fleet in his region and workshops.
Advise and provide customer divisions with their fleet requirements to ensure a cost-effective distribution system.
Formulate, prepare and submit for approval to National Operations Executive financial budgets for regional workshops. This involves preparing an annual plan for the workshops with appropriate objectives, Strategies and tactics based on strategic plans set by the National Operations Executive and Management Committee.
Updating set plans in light of changing circumstances.
Identifying and recommending the fleet requirements of user customers.
Identifying capital expenditure required for the Zambia and input to the National Operations Executive
Ensure maximum staff and equipment utilization.
Ensuring that the workshops are manned with the right staff and skills to facilitate speedy reaction to fleet distress and maintenance.
Ensure that all workshops are properly utilized, controlled, equipped and maintained.
To ensure strict adherence to established systems of internal control and documentation.
To develop and improve on current systems, controls and documentation.
Ensuring adherence to MDW, SHE, Technical, Internal Audit, NOSA and EMS ISO 14001 requirements.
Conducts regular performance reviews with subordinates to evaluate performance, identify growth opportunities and map out personal development plans to drive performance. In addition, conduct quarterly performance appraisals in line with company requirements.
Complies with systems requirements (KO, ISO 14001. ISO 45001, MWD, Technical) and internal SHE management systems.
Implements safety, health and environment policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Ensure workshop employees receive safety trainings which include but are not limited to traffic route safety, near-miss reporting, emergency preparedness and proper PPE usage.
Maintenance of vehicles and forklifts and ensure vehicles meet internal and KO fleet management and other relevant requirements
Incident management and investigations to determine root causes and implements corrective actions.
Provides access to employee assistance programs to support employee mental health and well-being.

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive engineering or equivalent.
A Degree in Business Administration/MBA will be added advantage
Not less than five years post qualifying working experience at managerial level.
A sound working knowledge of some aspects of financial management in order to be able to formulate annual budgets and interpret workshop financial statements.
A high level of leadership skills is required and the ability to provide growth and motivation to staff.
Good technical, interpersonal and communication skills.
Be self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
Be in possession of a clean class 4 driver’s license.
Must be computer literate.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.
Performance bonuses, medical aid, and professional development opportunities.
A supportive team environment with career growth in a thriving organization.
Equal opportunity employer; women encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Submit certified certificates, and cover letter to recruitment@natbrew.co.zm with subject “ NATIONL WORKSHOP MANAGER- “. Deadline for application submission is 23rd February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates contacted.