Fleet/Garage Manager (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Trade Winds Citrus Limited

 Trade Winds Citrus Limited

Vacancy for

Fleet/Garage Manager

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Fleet/Garage Manage at Trade Winds Citrus Limited, Bog Walk P.O., St. Catherine.

Job Summary

 This position will manage and lead a team of people in allocating workload and managing the operations in the workshop. It requires the job holder to co-ordinate resources and liaise with internal and external key contracts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and make repairs to the company automobile fleet and equipment.
• Ensure the safety of all company equipment, infrastructure and personnel.
• Manage staff assigned.
• Responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for operations.
• Ensure department follows already established ISO standards. Maintain meticulous records in all areas under control-job cards, parts orders, payroll etc.
• Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the Head of Department. Report on manpower overruns or shortfalls.
• Ensure adequate maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials in the Service Area.
• Respond to client's requests for updates on the status of their jobs and keep the communication channels open to ensure information is accurate.
• Identify staff that require training and implement training opportunities to ensure their skills are improved.
• Review customer service orders and inspect the quality of a technician repairs before the release of vehicles.
• Review work orders to ensure that all actions have been documented according to Service Workshop policies and procedures.
• receive and review feedback from customers and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Plan and prepare annual budget for the department and facilities, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Any other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Technical expertise in automotive repairs and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of specific fleet management software.
• Management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical/Automotive or related field.
• Five (5) years' experience managing an automotive/Agricultural/Heavy Equipment workshop.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical issues, service and general repairs.
• Strong analytical, communication and inter-personal skill with administrative competence vital for this role.
• Computer literate with a solid understanding of Microsoft applications.
• Minimum of two (2) years' working experience in Workshop management.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience with Agricultural Equipment - tractors, loaders etc.
• Minimum three (2) years' experience at the managerial level.

Applicants who satisfy these requirements should submit applications with detailed resumes to hr@tradewindscitrus.com no later than April 30, 2022.

Applications letters should be addressed to:

Human Resource Manager

Trade Winds Citrus Limited

Bog Walk P.O.,

St Catherine.

Please insert "Garage Manager Applicant" in the subject line of the email. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.