Stantech motors workshop manager job in Kenya

Stantech Motors is a leading company offering a wide range of services in the Auto Industry. We lead in Motor Vehicle Repairs and Servicing for Corporate bodies, Insurance companies, NGO’s, Government ministries, Individuals e.t.c. We are also distributors of Chery Tiggo Estate cars, Chery A3 Saloon, Chery QQ3 mini estate car, Landmark 4×4 SUV, Admiral and Grand Tiger Pickups. Other models distributed and serviced by us include:- High quality light Trucks, minibuses and big passenger buses with up to 66 seater capacity. Our competitive advantage has been our ability to offer sustainable quality services to customers in all spheres of our operations. In order to strengthen the leadership team, we seek to recruit a pro-active individual to fill in the following position in the Body Shop Division:

WORKSHOP MANAGER (BODY SHOP DIVISION)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Analyze current procedures and activities to identify and present opportunities for improvement of the workshop operations.
• Oversee preparation of estimates/quotations before onward submission to the assessors/insurers.
• Supervise, plan, organize and monitor a large team of staff in both panel beating and spray painting section to ensure optimal utilization of manhours.
• Enhance business relationship with all customers, Assessors, Insurance companies, Brokers/agencies and other stake holders.
• Direct and exercise overall control within the workshop to ensure unparalleled service to our customers.
• Review job card orders to ensure that all actions have been documented and acted upon accordingly.
• Monitor adherence to quality control systems/procedures to avoid customer complaints and inordinate delays.
• Maintain Strict discipline within the workshop and be able to conduct performance appraisal for the department personnel.

Key Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrate ability to build a cohesive team and achieve goals through teamwork.
• Have excellent interpersonal/negotiation and communication skills.
• Have strong customer focus, be proactive and possess excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Be resilient, energetic and dynamic.
• Have ability to work under extreme pressure and for long hours with minimal supervision
• Be action oriented and meticulous on details.
• Possess sound knowledge of body workshop operations, controls and related logistics in a highly computerized environment.
• Impeccable integrity, patience and tactfulness.

Academic qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Experience

• Age above 30 years.
• Over 5 years experience in a busy workshop either as a senior supervisor or manager.

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.
If you think your career aspirations match the above opportunity, please email your detailed CV and application to hr@stantechmotors.co.ke or send to:-
The Human Resource Manager
Stantech Motors Limited
P.O Box 78710-00507, NAIROBI.
So as to reach not later than Wednesday 16th January 2013