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Position Title:Technical Manager
Organization:Pan Afric Impex Uganda Limited
Primary Location:Kampala
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience : 5 (Years)
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: July 4, 2014 - 5pm
Brief Company Profile:
Our client, Pan Afric Impex Transport Division, is a market leader in large
scale transportation and logistics
in Uganda and the East African region. Since
2006 they have increased the fleet of Scania trucks from 50 to over 160 with
routes to DRC, South Sudan, Rwanda and Kenya. For more information please visit
http://www.panafricimpex.com.
Job Purpose:
To ensure that all technical requirements of the trucks are met timely.
The Technical Manager is responsible for maintenance, stores and all workshop
activities.
He/She will spearhead the
development of effective work flows and policies and procedures for the
department with the aim of increasing turnaround times and reducing downtime of
trucks.
Key Responsibilities:
•Plan, co-ordinate, conduct and manage all maintenance if trucks as per
plan.
•Schedule and communicate all planned maintenances.
•Develop and implement a transparent program of standby transport system
and provide support for pre-maintenance activities as per schedule.
•Develop and implement a stakeholder real time communication process and
system in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
•Review and implement an improved faults management system.
•Develop and implement a Mobile Workforce Management System (MWMS).
•Conduct continuous analysis of current practices and lessons learned to
best leverage areas of improvement.
•Manage stock receipts and issues of items in the store such as tyres,
spare parts, greases, etc.
•Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure quality is met and
complete compliance as per the company health and safety requirements.
•Monitor progress of work and downtime due to failures of trucks and
equipment to appraise maintenance planning personnel of delays.
•Ensuring safe working practices for a safe working environment
•Ensure both periodic and corrective maintenance service of vehicles is
carried out in a timely and perfect manner.
Education, Knowledge and Experience
•A degree in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable institution.
•At least eight (5) years in a similar position, preferably with
supervisory responsibility.
•Technical knowledge, from Scania trucks.
•Familiar with LEAN and Six Sigma and experience in ERP systems.
•Training in supervisory skills, people management and/or leadership skills
is desirable.
•Strong organization, supervisory, problem-solving, interpersonal,
communication as well as team building and negotiation skills.
•High integrity, self-driven and able to set own work schedule with
rigorous deadlines.
•Excellent planning, organizational and problem solving skills.
Mode of Application:
To apply please send CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees
including copies of certificates to the address or e-mail below.
All applications shall be marked: “Pan Afric – Technical Manager”.
E-mails that exceed 2 MB will not be
considered.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
