Manager HEMM Mines Workshop at Dangote Cement Zambia Ltd

Dangote Cement zambia Limited

Senior chief Chiwala’s Area, Masaiti District, Ndola Zambia.

Company Overview

The Dangote Group is one of Africa’s leading conglomerates producing diversified products. Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, is the leading producer of cement in Zambia with a modern advanced integrated cement plant in Ndola, on the Copperbelt.

Dangote Cement requires action oriented, high performing and dedicated professional in the following disciplines:

MANAGER HEMM MINES WORKSHOP

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible planning, leading, organizing, and supervising the day to day activities of the mines workshop, controlling the quality of repairs, annual PMS, Implementation of HSEQ standards, and performance appraisal of subordinates and SAP input. He/She will be accountable to the equipment manager and will have relationships with all workshop personnel, site supervisors, purchasing, stores and other colleagues at work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs trouble shooting and diagnostics procedure on mine equipment and vehicles.
• Record observations and findings during diagnostics run and decide on the correct method of repair, as necessary.
• Leads a group of at least 24 mechanics and helper.
• Ensure that warranties are properly followed up, monitored, and documented.
• Plan and organize preventive maintenance systems (PMS) and delegate specific tasks to concerned section/Mechanic and record in SAP PM Module.
• Hands-on supervision of all workshop activities, especially technical issues.
• Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs/special job or for stock replenishment.
• Supervise and follow up on actual progress of each individual repair job.
• Provide on-the-job training as well as coaching and mentoring to mechanics and helpers.
• Follow up repair order, registering the time taken to complete each task.
• Responsible for reliability and dependability by providing all fields with the technical assistance that they require from the workshop.
• Evaluate the training requirements of his subordinates and discuss/ agree training needs with the subordinates.
• Conduct final check/test driving for all HEMM equipment/vehicles prior to release.
• Responsible for implementing HSEQ standards within the workshop.
• Test and approve operators for truck, excavator, loaders, cranes, grader, backhoe and dump trucks.
• Assists with the interviewing and conducts heads-on testing of technical applicants.
• Conduct annual performance appraisal of all direct subordinates.
• Signs and approves employee timesheets.
• Support and full comply with company and departmental policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Full grade 12 certificate with credits or better in English and mathematics.
• Bachelor degree or its equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 to 25 years work experience leading a multi-cultural workshop team.
• Licensed mechanic or equivalent, with a full range of licenses to operate HEMM equipment and machinery.
• Well-honed leadership and management skills, with an ability to motivate others.
• Highly computer literate (Microsoft Office, Enterprise Resource Management and SAP PM Module)
• Sound judgement informed by extensive practical Knowledge and expertise.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

The holder of this position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.

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