Workshop Manager - Mombasa

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  
• Minimum 6–9 years workshop experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
  
• Strong knowledge of fleet/equipment maintenance systems
  

• Strategic & Operational Leadership.
  
• Develop and implement workshop operational strategy aligned to company objectives.
  
• Lead planning and scheduling of all maintenance, repairs, overhauls, and fabrication works.
  
• Drive operational efficiency, productivity optimization, and turnaround time improvements.
  
• Establish KPIs and performance dashboards for workshop operations.
  
• Financial & Commercial Oversight.
  
• Control costs relating to labor, spares, consumables, and external contractors.
  
• Approve procurement requests for tools, equipment, and spare parts.
  
• Monitor asset utilization and lifecycle management.
  
• Technical Governance.
  
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, manufacturer guidelines, and best practice maintenance frameworks.
  
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  
• Approve technical solutions for complex repairs and breakdowns.
  
• Ensure quality control processes are implemented and documented.
  
• People Management & Capability Development.
  
• Lead, coach, and supervise workshop supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
  
• Conduct performance management, succession planning, and skills development initiatives.
  
• Enforce discipline, productivity standards, and accountability structures.
  
• Identify training needs and ensure technical upskilling of the team.
  
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  
• Ensure full compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
  
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture within the workshop.
  
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
  
• Ensure statutory compliance and proper documentation.
  
• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
  
• Liaise with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Fleet teams to ensure seamless workflow.
  
• Provide technical reports to senior management.
  
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections.