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October 17, 2024
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Workshop Foreman - Sunbake Bushbuckridge Bakery
Job Description
At RCL FOODS we grow what matters!!!Our Talent Team is on a search for a Workshop Foreman
The purpose of the role is to optimise the transport maintenance across the region thereby facilitating effective deployment of vehicles in accordance with customer service levels at the lowest cost and to manage and maintain the fleet and maintenance team in the region thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized and Manage and control the complete workshop and fleet maintenance function in the region and ensure deadlines and quality and budget standards are met and Manage and control service providers for tyres, vehicle and refrigeration maintenance and Manage and control accident scenes and the recovery of vehicles
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy ExecutionWork in conjunction with the Logistics managers, Regional Operations Manager, National Transport Manager, and Transport Manager to co-create the regional vehicle maintenance management framework.
Work closely with the Warehouse Management to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
Drive the implementation of improvements in transport and vehicle maintenance to achieve significant gains in efficiency, fleet downtime and cost reduction.
Ensure the implementation of transport and vehicle maintenance policies and procedures across the region.
Workshop and Fleet Maintenance
Develop and implement the vehicle fleet maintenance roll-out plan for the region including a long term vehicle replacement program in conjunction with the Regional Operations
Managers and the Fleet Manager / National Transport Manager.
Ensure vehicle maintenance programmes adhere to company policy and manufacturer specifications.
Manage unplanned work resulting from vehicle breakdowns and emergencies, making sure they are dealt with in efficient manner by prioritising as required.
Ensure the effective management and maintenance of the regional workshop facilities, tools and equipment.
Ensure the effective management and maintenance of regional wash bay facilities, tools and equipment.
Compile and manage the regional workshop and fleet maintenance budget within prescribed parameters and standards.
Oversee the management and control of the regions workshop spares and tyre stock.
Tyre Management including repairs, re-treading, tyre matching, testing and evaluation.
Control and management of vehicle fines, AARTO compliance, vehicle annual Certificate of Fitness (COF) and vehicle licensing.
Monitor and control the workshop asset registers.
Manage the vehicle cleaning program and wash bays to meet these operational requirements.
Develop and implement an environmental strategy for the workshop, to include waste management, recycling and reuse of oil.
Define, formulate and implement Stander working procedures for workshops and wash bay facilities
Formulate and implement maintenance policies and procedures for all MHE, including battery maintenance.
Fleet Optimisation
Ensure effective forward planning through direct and regular interaction with cross-functional planning and operations teams.
Liaise with Transport and Logistics managers to agree and facilitate a MHE, vehicle and vehicle hygiene service program.
Monitor exception, vehicle check sheets and utilisation reports on a daily basis and follow up on non-conformances or inefficiencies to ensure fleet optimisation.
Ensure all vehicle hire is roadworthy
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.
Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
Accident scene investigations with transport managers and the clearance of the scenes.
Analyse regional vehicle maintenance costs and other financial information in order to implement plans, budgets and interventions that increase profits and improve services.
Negotiate and authorise contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfilment.
Participate in daily management meetings to ensure alignment across regional operations.
Report to operational teams regarding cost, asset care, operating practices and best practices
Risk Management
Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the workshop and wash bays
Ensure the conformance criteria for vehicle performance and maintenance are adhered to.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, customs requirements, and food, livestock and hazardous goods transportation.
Investigate and report all Injuries on Duty (IOD’s).
Investigate all vehicle accidents / accidental damage to vehicles and implement remedial action to avoid future re-occurrences.
Identify driver abuse and implement corrective action with the Transport and Logistics Managers
Cost Management
Manage and monitor the operating and maintenance costs associated with the fleet, wash bays and workshops and ensure they are in line with accepted benchmarks.
Analyse and investigate the cost of poor maintenance to determine and drive improvements
Team Management
Introduce a staff technical training program to ensure personnel are adequately trained for the tasks they are due to perform and are up to date with technical changes in the industry.
Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback.
Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives.
Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation.
Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of a degree or three year diploma in logistics / transport managementA Diesel Mechanic qualification with refrigeration maintenance experience would be advantageous.
Grading panel
Valid Code EB drivers' license.
A minimum of 8 years in a transport/fleet management environment, 3 of which at a management level.
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