Technical Supervisor

 

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE005202/CT

Date posted:

Monday, November 28, 2022

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable Monthly


SUMMARY:
NEW VACANCY ALERT!
Our client in the automotive industry, based in Gqeberha, has an opportunity available for a Technical Supervisor.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.
  • Scanning of all completed vehicles into stock for sales to be able to collect timeously.
  • Oversee and ensure that all vehicles worked on have been locked and that the keys are handed back to the stock controller on or before the end of each shift.
  • Ensure daily tasks and requirements are carried out effectively in the event of absenteeism.
  • Ensure to investigate and diagnose any component failures detected.
  • Oversee and ensure that replaced parts are fitted correctly and retested.
  • Ensure that all tools are inspected daily and remain in good working order.
  • Oversee and assist with new technical designs for welding & assembly components.
  • Oversee and ensure that all technical information, measurements, and process for improvements on are documented and actioned.
  • Oversee and ensure that all technical information is correct for the fitment.
  • Oversee and ensure all air pipes are fitted in line with the technical requirements to all vehicles as per model design.
  • Co-ordinate all modifications that are required from after-sales on parts and processes when required.
  • Participate and attend all meetings as delegated.
  • Attend daily and monthly feedback meetings or as required.
  • Ensure to enforce discipline within the department in line with the company policies and procedures.
  • Adhoc function which may fall in the ambit of the job requirements.
Requirements:
  • Grade 12
  • 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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