Westmead - Commercial Workshop Foreman

Westmead Commercial Workshop Foreman

3 Month Contract to Possible Permanent Position

Supervising of workshop staff and resources, to ensure customers are supplied with a quality service, maintenance, and repair - on time.

Creating an environment which ensures the health and safety of employees and contractors.
To ensure that repairs and maintenance to vehicles, trailers and mobile equipment is carried out
According technical specifications and approved standards.

Ensure all service, maintenance and repair jobs are carried out as per good work procedure.
Ensure a safe work environment and safety record.
Ensure that company procedures are followed.
Maintain good customer relations.

General co-ordination, planning
Manage and update workflow in Workshop
Examine trucks, trailers & any equipment slot-in identify correct problems and repairs needed & additional work
Complete the required works order detailing what must be done, what parts/spares must be used and time required completing the repairs
Distribute work in accordance with the capabilities of the employees and the agreed completion times
Ensuring asset and parts registers are current and accurate
Monitor performance of team members to ensure efficiencies are achieved
Motivate staff to maximize productivity
Monitor timekeeping and absenteeism
Handle staff problems and queries
Conduct safety information meetings
Ensure housekeeping and SHEQ standards as per complete safety and health inspection reports
Ensure all repairs are carried out according to procedure and vehicle requirement
Ensure there are sufficient spares available for the efficient maintenance of vehicles
Ensure all vehicles are return in a clean and hygienic state
Conduct quality checks on all repaired units to ensure service standards are maintained
Provide technical expertise and assistance
Co-ordinate production start-ups, shutdowns and changeovers
Ensure daily and future jobs are planned.
Ensure workshop stock is controlled. Report on any major variances.
Order materials required to effectively maintain operations, including oil, grease and cleaning materials.
Receive materials and ensure quality and quantity are correct.
Ensure workshop vehicles are controlled and daily inspections are done.
Ensure estimates are correct, accurate and approved.
Follow up on orders for estimates all estimates to be converted in 7 days
Ensure jobs are carried out as specified, with time being strictly controlled
Constantly attempt to keep work in progress flowing and not allowed to age beyond 7 days
Reporting and recording of faults with any/all workshop equipment.
Recording of staff working hours and reporting thereof.
Assist in conducting accident and incident investigations
Accurate maintenance of administration systems
Service records and schedules
Audit reports as requested.