Workshop Superintendent

Have you had responsibility for overseeing the daily activities of a workshop ensuring efficiency, productivity, and quality output? Can you manage a team, optimize workflow, and ensure that assignments are completed on time and within budget? Please see details below.

Job Summary

The Workshop Superintendent has responsibility for overseeing the daily activities of the workshop to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality output. He/she must maintain a well-organized and smoothly functioning workshop environment. The Workshop Superintendent will be responsible for managing a team, optimizing workflows, and ensuring that assignments are completed on time and within budget. The role requires techical knowledge, hands on mechanical experience and management/supervisory skills. 

Duties and Responsibilities Summary

• Lead and motivate a team of heavy-duty mechanics, technicians and support staff.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Develop and implement efficient workflow processes.
• Ensure timely completion of projects and assignments.
• Monitor and optimize resource allocation.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure work meets the highest standards.
• Address and resolve any quality issues promptly.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding project updates and specifications.
• Manage client expectations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Work closely with the finance team to manage the workshop budget.
• Identify cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Enforce safety protocols and standards within the workshop.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions for workshop staff.
• Address and resolve any operational or personnel issues.
• Implement preventive measures to avoid recurring problems.

 Requirements Summary

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Operations Management, etc.) preferred.
• Proven experience in workshop or operations management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with workshop equipment and processes.
• A sound understanding of quality control and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and team members.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on efficiency.
• Proven ability to analyse and solve operational challenges.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems is a plus.