Workshop Supervisor at DP World

DP World - We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Workshop Supervisor

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Function

• This position requires maintaining a high standard of diagnostic proficiency, overseeing timely repairs, and documenting spare parts usage meticulously.
• The role also involves inspecting technicians' work to ensure compliance with customer and vehicle manufacturer specifications. 
• Additionally, it entails converting notifications into work orders on ERP systems and requisitioning necessary parts from the store for truck and trailer repairs in the workshop.

Key Performance Areas

• Supervise, plan and coordinate fleet servicing and maintenance activities, including managing and allocating project resources to ensure agreed time, cost, quality, safety, and environmental targets are met.
• Control the Workshop Management System by scheduling and recording the allocation of jobs, monitoring timely, cost-effective repairs and workshop income and expenditure to facilitate accurate Fleet maintenance records.
• Provide advice, direction, and regular feedback on workshop performance to motivate a team of mechanical tradespersons and apprentices in the delivery of mechanical services.
• Conduct on the job tutorials and assist with solving complex mechanical and hydraulic problems to provide mechanical training and instruction to workshop personnel, including apprentices.
• Facilitate the efficient delivery of mechanical services through communication, liaison, negotiation, and coordination with internal and external clients to manage client relations.
• Provide recommendations on resources, productivity, work methods and associated costs in conjunction with the workshop staff to ensure the preparation of competitive estimates for major mechanical repairs / projects.
• Conduct the continual monitoring and controlling of workshop expenses and monthly income and expenditure statements and provide the Workshop Area Manager with feedback to ensure workshop budget projections are achieved
• Adhere to current policies and procedures and authorise purchase cards to ensure the procurement of spare parts and other services are carried out.

Qualifications Required

• Mechanical Engineering Certification, PMP or any other
• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or any other related field.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Experienced working in a Transport Environment
• Proficiency in diagnostic tools and equipment
• Understanding of customer and vehicle manufacturer specifications
• Understanding of ERP systems for converting notifications into work orders
• Experience with spare parts inventory management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.