Workshop Maintenance Manager (X1)

Job description

Huachen International Supply Chain Limited seeks to employ a Workshop Maintenance Manager in the Maintenance Department to join our team.

POSITION: Workshop Maintenance Manager (X1)

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

LOCATION: Ndola (Sakania Yard)

JOB PURPOSE

Plan work assignments, oversee maintenance activities for heavy-duty and light vehicles and career development for team members; exercise supervision, guidance, and performance management

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Supervise and oversee trouble shooting and diagnostic procedures on heavy duty and light trucks (FAW/SHACMAN/HOWO).

2.     Hands-on supervision of all workshop activities, including repair works and technical activities.

3.     Maintain workshop safety, including equipment safety and operational safety; anticipate risks and guide staff to follow standard operating procedures to reduce safety risks.

4.     Maintain accurate usage of spare parts to forecast needs and stock replenishment.

5.     Maintain quality control and supervise repair quality, provide technical guidance, and optimize processes.

6.     Be responsible for the maintenance workshop environment, arrange working hours, ensure employee protection and well-being, keep tools and spare parts properly organized, and maintain workshop cleanliness.

7.     Conduct final checkups and approval of all repair work and test vehicles prior to releasing the vehicle.

8.      Organize and conduct specialized technical training to improve employees’ skills.

9.     Complete any other tasks assigned by the company supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1.     Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Maintenance, Auto Engineering or related field.

2.     Full Grade twelve (12) certificate.

3.     At least eight (8) years of relevant work experience with at least three (3) years of workshop management experience and strong service awareness.

4.     Proficient in heavy-duty truck engines and chassis, including major and medium overhauls and complex fault diagnosis.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1.     Must reside in Ndola, Kitwe or the surrounding area.

2.     Good communication skills and coordination/management abilities.

NOTE. All interviews are strictly in-person, at our Sakania Yard in Ndola. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send cover letters, qualifications and CVs with at least Three (3) traceable references as a single PDF document to hr2@huachen-zam.com. Indicate the position for the job applied for in the subject line of your email.