Automotive Workshop Supervisor at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates is a young and innovative boutique human resources firm, which is focused on offering personalized services to organizations across a diverse range of sectors. The Hamilton Lloyd process involves a deep understanding of the client’s organizational culture, strategic objectives and needs to ensure that a tailor-made solution is proffered.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automotive Workshop Supervisor

Location: Lagos

Job Description
The successful candidate will be required to:

• Have total responsibility for Mechanical and Body shop detailing and quality delivery.
• Be responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for day to day operations.
• Co-ordinate resources, (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage the Workshop.
• Act as a technical expert in the workshop advising staff on the tasks that needs to be accomplished.
• Record observations and findings during diagnostics run and decide on the correct method of repair, as necessary.
• Ensure all vehicles are serviced in accordance with the company’s standards & that pro-active planned maintenance is carried out continuously.
• Ensure operational safety and compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Delegate daily duties and supervise all work being carried out by the workshop staff.
• Control workshop tools and accessories inventory as well as keeping up to date with new technology tools that could be purchased by the company.
• Ensure workshop staff wear protective clothing (PPEs) at all times while in the workshop floor including all non-workshop/technical staff.
• Organize all customer rescue missions ensuring all resources and authorization required is acquired within the shortest time possible.
• Ensure properly documented job cards with clear instructions are opened for every repair/service/rescue job to be undertaken by the workshop staff and that all required information on each job card is properly maintained.
• Ensure that all vehicles are serviced in accordance with the company’s service standards and that pro-active planned maintenance is carried out continuously.
• Ensure vehicles are mechanically sound and available for test before delivery to customer.
• Act as a technical expert in the Workshop, advising staff on tasks and sharing knowledge, for example through regular toolbox talks.
• In-still and maintain a strong health and safety culture amongst the Workshop team with a good understanding of risk assessments.
• Ensure that the workshop housekeeping and operating practices are of a high standard and that special tools and equipment are well maintained.
• Generate ad-hoc reports as required by the management.
• Develop Service Level Agreements (SLA) with internal customers.
• Establish efficient processes and structures in order to optimize the usage of available resources and to ensure quality in the deliverables.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option) / Grade Test 1. Degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in motor vehicle service/mainstream motor dealer.
• Must have previously held a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in computer packages e.g. Word, Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.