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Workshop Operations Manager - M4

Apply locations South Africa, Kempton Park time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R0073841

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

The Role:

To create and maintain a vital link between the customer and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions at Strategic decision-making level. Responsible to build and maintain good customer relationships. Responsible for the profit and loss.

Main Responsibilities

Lead workshop business growth
Develop the workshop team in the areas of control to meet and exceed customer satisfaction
Implement quality control process and standards
Develop and/or implement a workshop strategy
Develop and manage budgets, striving for a cost-effective operations without compromising safety or quality
Identifying, analyzing, and driving resolution of customer issues (warranty and non-warranty) with account management
Manage rebuilds and repairs operations to meet the contract target costs
Executing workshop activity to cost, utilization, quality and cycle time targets
Collaborate internally with key stakeholders
Manage a team of workshop managers
Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and expectations
Provide timely updates on rebuild/repairs progress and communicate any deviations from scope

Effective Operations Management

Oversee day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation
Schedule and prioritize repair and rebuild projects to meet targets
Maintain a well-organized, clean and safe working environment
Implement and enforce EHS best practices
Ensure equipment performance meets or exceeds contractual obligations
Set up and manage workshop operations to meet KPIs
Develop a workshop operations strategy in conjunction with key stakeholders
Responsible for evaluating competitor activities and conducting relevant market research that enables the workshop to maintain market competitiveness.
Responsible to drive localization

Cost Effectiveness

Budget Accuracy
Budget & order intake and rebuild/repair forecast
Reduction on cost
Rebuild/Repair Profit
A&S Target
Operating results
Overtime Invoiced
Labour turnover

SHEQ Competence Components

Application and compliance of relevant ISO Standards
Legal and SHEQ Compliance
Implementation of relevant SHEQ targets and objectives

Human Resources Competence

Personal Growth
Relationship Management
HR Management
Employee Relations
Coaching
Emotional Intelligence
Conflict Management
Communication
Teamwork
Delivery Focus
Talent Management
Performance Management
Problem Solving
Strategy Implementation
Code of Conduct Behaviors
Sandvik Leadership Model behavior’s

Qualification

National Diploma or Degree in Mining/ Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Business qualification
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) (advantageous)
Proven experience in workshop management within the mining industry
Strong leadership skills
Ability to analyse data, make data driven decisions and manage budgets effectively
Computer literacy (including relevant programs)
Knowledge of Sandvik Databases (desirable)
Equipment manufacturing experience (desirable)

Experience

Experience in senior Management position (+5 years)
Experience in operational management (+5 years)
Experience in workshop management (+7 years)
English proficiency
Experience in mining applications underground mining (Specifically board and pillar applications)

Other Requirements

Physical & Medical ability to function in an underground coal environment
May be required to travel
Valid drivers license

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website

Applications close: 28 February 2025

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company. In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.

When you join our global team you will find yourself inspired by the spirit of Sandvik and contribute to our purpose to advance the world through engineering.

About Us

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries.

Our offerings cover the entire customer value chain and are based on extensive investments in research and development, customer insights and deep knowledge of industrial processes and digital solutions

In 2023the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about 127billion SEK in about 170 countries within continuing operations.

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