Technical Supervisor

SUMMARY:
An opportunity has arisen for a Technical Supervisor with our client in the automotive sector, based in Coega. Successful candidate to be a trade-tested Diesel Mechanic.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Ensure adherence to the company''s rules and regulations as documented in the company''s disciplinary policy
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety practices and procedures as defined during induction and other health & safety training
• Ensure and maintain constant workflow
• Ensure that the daily and monthly targets are met as assigned by management
• Ensure that monthly delivery plan is completed as assigned by management
• Ensure that catch up plans are given and met by due dates if daily or delivery plan is not met
• Ensure to promote Teamwork in team talks with effective communication between your Team and supporting departments
• Ensure to allocate the workload evenly amongst your subordinates
• Ensure that your daily reports are submitted timeously to your Manager or as delegated
• Ensure that the WIP plan is carried out as received
• Ensure weekly rotation plan for test line and PDI centre duties are followed as per the schedule provided
• Ensure vehicles are moved to the next process upon completion of tasks
• Oversee, ensure and verify that vehicle technician’s repair and sign off on all items listed on the vehicle job card as completed
• Oversee and ensure vehicle technicians have completed the daily task sheet and received on or before the end of each shift
• Oversee and ensure all reject forms are completed and authorization is obtained from the Quality Department in order to request replacement parts from the warehouse
• Oversee and ensure repairs to electrical systems and circuits are repaired as identified on the vehicle job card
• Oversee and ensure amp-hour meters are fitted to vehicles as per model requirements
• Oversee and ensure wiring for PTO switches are installed as per model requirements
• Oversee and ensure diagnostics and repairs to ABS systems are conducted by using the ABS testing machine provided
• Oversee that trailers plugs are modified and fitted to all vehicles as per each model requirements
• Oversee and ensure that trailer plugs and lights are in good working order and tested with the necessary equipment provided before fitment
• Ensure permission is obtained from the Quality Manager for any major component repairs or replacements
• Lead in solving the technical, technological, tooling and other problems found in the production process of assembling, adjustment, and stock-in of vehicles, and continue to optimize and improve parts or processes
• Form a corresponding report and feedback on the problems found, follow up with the problem-solving progress and provide the feedback timeously
• Responsible for collecting technical and technological issues from sales, after-sales, other branches and other departments of the company
• Form a corresponding report and feedback on the problems found, follow up with the problem-solving progress and provide the feedback in time
• Lead in the formulation of the technical and the process standards that can assist in the development of accurate SOPs
• Implement the standards, track the progress and continuously update when continues improvements are made
• When changes are made it needs to be published to the entire company when it comes to technical, process standards and vehicle rectification
• Track the implementation of other branches to ensure standards being implemented correctly
• Lead the organizing in compiling the product''s technological (technical drawings) documents for any local assembly or changes
• Design the technical equipment and be responsible for the verification and improvement of the technical and tooling according to the technical and quality needs
• Design the matching plan for production facilities and equipment
• Assist the company headquarters with the certification of new products
• Responsible for solving issues and also to train and support the adjustment team with issues and training and facilitating
• Perform random audits as specified for each model when required

Requirements:

- Grade 12
- 4-6 years'' experience in a similar role
- Overhead Crane License
- MS Office Suite
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic
- Master Technician Certification
- Experience within a Master Technician position
- Experience in a supervisory position
- Code 14
- Electrical Studies
- Engine building experience
- Advanced AMT course
- Airbrake system course

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