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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly organized and experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the daily operations of our workshop. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a keen eye for detail. As a Workshop Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of technicians, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standards, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. You will also be responsible for scheduling, budgeting, and liaising with clients to ensure their needs are met. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure. You will need to be able to prioritize tasks effectively and ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with both staff and clients. You will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality control procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of our workshop.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee daily workshop operations and staff.
- Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards.
- Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
- Schedule and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Manage budgets and ensure projects are completed within budget.
- Liaise with clients to ensure their needs are met.
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Provide training and support to staff.
- Conduct regular performance reviews.
- Identify and resolve any issues or problems.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Order and manage inventory of materials and supplies.
- Coordinate with other departments as needed.
- Develop and implement process improvements.
- Monitor and report on workshop performance.
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained.
- Handle customer complaints and feedback.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or similar role.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Experience with budgeting and financial management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and workshop management software.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff.
- Experience with quality control procedures.
- Ability to train and support staff.
- Strong decision-making abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Knowledge of industry trends and developments.
- Experience with inventory management.
- Ability to prepare and present reports.
- Strong technical knowledge of workshop equipment and processes.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience managing a workshop?
- How do you ensure that all work is completed to the highest standards?
- Can you provide an example of a time when you had to resolve a difficult problem?
- How do you prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively?
- What strategies do you use to maintain a safe working environment?
- How do you handle customer complaints and feedback?
- Can you describe your experience with budgeting and financial management?
- How do you ensure compliance with health and safety regulations?
- What experience do you have with quality control procedures?
- How do you build and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff?
- Can you provide an example of a process improvement you implemented?
- How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments?
- What experience do you have with inventory management?
- How do you train and support your staff?
- Can you describe your technical knowledge of workshop equipment and processes?
- How do you handle pressure and meet deadlines?
- What experience do you have with workshop management software?
- How do you conduct performance reviews?
- Can you provide an example of a successful project you managed?
- How do you prepare and present reports to senior management?
