Unigroup Transporters General Manager, Transport Officer and Workshop Manager Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

Unigroup Transporters is a leading transport firm with its offices located in Mombasa. We are looking to fill the following positions;
Reporting to the Managing Director
The General Manager will be responsible for maintaining smooth and efficient operations of the company.
 Key responsibilities include:-Develop criteria, procedural manuals and contracts for commercial transportation programs.Ensure relationships of the company with key customers in order to further the company business interests.Optimally manage the company finances in order to sustain the operations while focusing at the interests of the investors in order to reap maximum return on investment.Prepare a long-range strategic plan in marketing, business development and general operations of the organization.Manage and motivate the personnel in order to synergize their efforts towards the company’s targets and goals.Prepare management reports such as proposed tariff increases or schedule.Analyze expenditure and other financial information in order to develop plans, policies and budgets for increasing profits and improving services.Must be an MBA holder, or a Degree in a Management related field.Understanding of the transport and logistical industry.Minimum 5 years experience in the trucking business.Thorough knowledge of the East & Central Africa road network coupled with upto date understanding of cross border regulatory requirements.Outstanding time management skillsDemonstrate a proven track record in developing and driving business strategies.Reporting to the General Manager
The Transport Officer will be responsible for effective running of the fleet and ensuring that laid down standards of service are maintained at all times
Key responsibilities include:-Participate in budget formulation process.Maintain and update vehicle inventory in liaison with the Workshop Manager to ensure seamless service delivery.Manage staff and ensure a high degree of motivation, efficiency and discipline.In liaison with the Workshop manager ensure vehicles and properly maintained.Prepare regular reports on vehicles mileage, fuel consumption, repairs and maintenance thereofMaintenance of the fleet management system and generation of reports.Follow-up proper reporting and documentation of accidents and claims and statutory requirements.University degree from a recognized institutionMinimum 5 years working experience in a commercial environment of which 2 years should be in a similar positionGood customer care and coordinating skillsWell developed communication skills, both written and verbal at all levelsStrong analytical skills, ability to make decisions and to solve problemsAbility to work long and odd hours and meet strict deadlinesReporting to the General Manager
The Workshop Manager will be responsible for the effective running of the workshop and optimal utilization of assets
 Key responsibilities include:-Ensuring all trucks are well maintained and down times minimized.Developing a preventive maintenance schedule for the trucks.Managing expenditure and providing monthly cost reportsProviding technical support on fault diagnosis and solution finding.Liaise with procurement department on stock planning and procurement of sparesReceiving and issuing maintenance reports on vehicles requiring mechanical attention.Overall supervision of the workshop department.Accident management and handling of related emergencies.University Degree in relevant fieldMinimum 5 years working experience in a similar positionPrior experience in dealing with Heavy Commercial vehiclesGood communication, management and leadership skillsExcellent levels of quality controlIf you believe that you are the right candidate for this position, please email your CV only to jobs@unigroup.co.ke. In addition send your letter of application, CV and related documents to to be received not later than Monday 9th December, 2013.

REA Vipingo Plantations Limited Workshop Assistant Manager Job in Kenya

REA Vipingo Plantations Limited, a company listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange, is the largest producer of sisal fibre in Africa and operates large scale estates in Kenya and Tanzania.
The Company wishes to recruit staff for a senior position in one of its estates in Kenya.
 The Workshop Assistant Manager will report to the technical Assistant Manager who will be involved in the day to day running of the estate plant and equipment workshop. Candidates should ideally have a degree in Engineering and at least five years experience working in a large workshop facility. Ideally, this experience should be in an agricultural concern dealing with heavy plant and equipment ranging from tractors to agricultural implements and heavy plant. Candidates should have experience of managing a team of technicians, be familiar with standard workshop control procedures and be computer literate.
This is an exciting opportunity with an expanding and ambitious multinational group for motivated and capable individuals. Remuneration is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
Applications, together with a detailed CV should be sent to:
The General Manager
REA Vipingo Plantations Limited
P.O. Box 17648 

Fleet Workshop Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Fleet Workshop Manager
Ensure that the department is adequately staffed to achieve objectives, and that technicians are aware of procedures for using new products and equipment.
Facilitate the orientation of new team members in collaboration with the Workshop Supervisor by familiarizing them with work surroundings, explaining work hours, procedures, use of equipment and job expectations and ensure that new team members understand their respective duties.
Maintain good relationships with customers.
Evaluate the impact of work delays, interruptions or changes in plans to develop appropriate course of actions.
 Automotive systems (vehicle layout, function and location of parts)Knowledge of mechanical issues, warranties, service and general repairsOrganizational abilityDetail orientedTechnically competent with ability to train othersCustomer service abilityEnergy and drive.High integrity and professionalism.Good communication ability both verbally and in writing.Strong interpersonal skillsExperience in the automotive industry5 years experience managing an automotive workshop, particularly attached to a dealershipP&L experienceInterested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com  before end of day 18 July 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Tata Chemicals Magadi Chief Engineer, Workshop Services Manager and Graduate Engineering Trainees Jobs in Kenya

Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash, is part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within the Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate operating in more than loo Countries. Tata Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about 120 km South West of Nairobi.
We seek outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below that have arisen within our Engineering operations.
3. Graduate Engineering Trainees

Chief Engineer

The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility for effective management and control of all engineering and maintenance activities in respect to plant, equipment, infrastructure and social amenities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the key responsibilities of the Chief Engineer will be to:

Develop the maintenance strategy and plans so as to ensure the continuous availability of assets in line with production plans.In consultation with the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Manufacturing, manage the implementation of the maintenance plans in a manner that ensures timely delivery, cost effectiveness and continuous improvement in respect to operational efficiency and reliability.Develop and control the departmental maintenance and engineering budget in consultation with the Managing Director and the Finance department.Ensure that the section's operations are in compliance with regulatory, technical and corporate standards and procedures, including Safety, Health and environmental sustainability.Take responsibility for generating or reviewing and approving major maintenance recommendations.Continually review engineering operations, work systems, equipment and techniques and activities and generate improvement and modernisation plans.Preside over the effective implementation of the company's Asset Health Care programme.Provide leadership and professional guidance to the entire engineering team so as to embed world class Maintenance Engineering practices.In consultation with the Director of Human Resources, take responsibility for the management of boundaries, easements and leases, in a manner that ensures legal compliance and safeguard relationships with neighbours.Take charge of Energy cost management initiatives, modernisation of all specialist engineering services, including: power generation, project development and civil works.Lead, develop and motivate staff and enforce corporate HR initiatives.BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Minimum of ten years experience in the heavy manufacturing industry, of which at least five years would be at a managerial level.Exposure to electrical and instrumentation maintenance, mechanical maintenance and major projects essential.Registration with Engineers Registration Board.Commercial exposureEffective leadership, communication, interpersonal, organisation and planning skills.Workshop Services Manager

The Workshop Services Manager will have the primary focus of providing effective and efficient workshop and fleet services to agreed standards, budgets and timelines.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the duties and responsibilities of the Workshop Services Manager will be to:

Monitor and control workshop services to ensure that jobs are completed on time and within the budgetPlan materials requirement, liaise with procurement and stores to ensure that materials are available on time while ensuring appropriate levels of inventoryManaging the workshop stock items to ensure optimum availabilityEnsure that the process of scrapping workshop items is in line with Company policyMaintain up to date equipment service records and ensure service schedules are adhered toEnsure that the office and workshop premises are kept to the highest standards of house keeping possibleMaintain the asset register for all machines and vehicles Establish and maintain methods of consistently tracking productivity, efficiency and work qualityManage individual employee performance and effectivenessManage department expenses effectivelyUniversity degree in Engineering. Training in management will be an added advantage.Minimum of five (5) years relevant experienceExcellent understanding of Ms Office packagesWell developed managerial and administrative skillsWorking knowledge of workshop and fleet management systemsExcellent interpersonal skills and unquestionable integrityGraduate Engineering Trainees

We require Graduate Engineering Trainees who will be trained in the various aspects of our maintenance, production and supply chain aspects of our operations in line with applicable engineering discipline.

Required qualifications

Recent university degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical and Civil Engineering.Willingness to learn, passion for success and leadership potentialExcellent communication, interpersonal and team working skillsApplications are strictly online. Please access following link for application details:

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Please note that paper applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be submitted through the above link so as to reach the Director of Human Resources by 1630hours on 20th July 2013.

Transport Logistics Co. Workshop Supervisor Job in Kenya

A reputed Transport Logistics company based is looking to recruit a Workshop Supervisor (for Heavy Duty Trucks) immediately. Ideal candidate must hold good communication skills in English with computer knowledge. Responsibilities will include but not be restricted to:Allocate job cards and ensure proper recording of Job Cards on Trucks arriving in yard.Ensure full utilisation of workshop labour and resources to achieve timely & quality repairs.Ensure regular preventive maintenance and record the same.Ensure that the workshop observes all safety standards and maintains appropriate control and records of spares issued and spares stock reconciled at regular intervals.Ensure all required information on each job card for each job is properly maintained.Identifies and organises staff training for improving technical knowledge and job performance.Gives practical assistance, on-the-job training and technical advice to subordinatesInform Workshop–in–Charge on performance of technicians, suggestions and recommendations to improve efficiency and advise on upgrading the facilities in workshop.Ideal candidate must hold supervisory or above level experience with handling Mercedes , Scania, Man Vehicles & Trailers (Preferably Petroleum Tankers)Minimum eight years experience in an equipped automobile workshopEffective communicator. Stress Management aptitude & problem solverFirm and organised, with leadership skillsInterested candidates can send your detailed CV, with current & expected salary and day time contact no, email resume@tristar-transport.com or to our address P O Box No 3552-00506, Nyayo stadium, Nairobi, Kenya, or latest by 2nd July’2013.

TechnoServe Food Fortification Workshop at KARI Kabete - Invitation to Kenyan Maize Millers, Wheat Millers and Edible Oil Processors (July 4th - 5th)

Invitation to Kenyan Maize Millers, Wheat Millers and Edible Oil Processors
Thursday July 4th - Friday July 5th 2013TechnoServe in collaboration with U.S. based Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) is implementing a project named Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE) with funding from USAID. The objective of SAFE is to increase competitiveness of the African food processing sector to expand availability of affordable and nutritious foods.This will be done through knowledge and technology transfer from volunteer experts from some of the world leading food and equipment manufacturers such as General Mills, Cargill, Royal DSM and Buhler.
In support of the mandatory fortification requirements of the above groups of foods by the Ministry of Health, SAFE is working with relevant authorities and stakeholders (such as Ministry of Health, Kenya Bureau of Standards, public universities and nutrition experts) to carry out a two day training workshop for small and medium processors of the above foods in order to equip them with the theoretical and practical knowhow that will enable them comply with the fortification regulations as required.
We are thus calling for food processors who would like to benefit from this training to send an application nominating one delegate from their company who they propose for the workshop. Training expenses will be covered under SAFE and reservations for the limited slots will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
TechnoServe, Inc. (http://www.technoserve.org/) is an international nonprofit development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.
Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) is a nonprofit organization that links the technical and business expertise of volunteer employees from General Mills, Cargill, Royal DSM and Buhler to small and growing food processors and millers in the developing world.
Interested food processors should send applications to: safekenya@tns.org, cc: jkiragu@tns.org so as to reach not later than 21st June 2013.

Workshop Foreman Job Vacancy in Kisumu Kenya

Position: Workshop Foreman

Location: Kisumu

Company profile: Our client is a Company is working in Food retailers, Bakers business activities

Main responsibilities:
Responsible for maintenance of 30 trucksTrucks are Isuzu NPR / NKR and Mitsubishi Canter / FHIn charge of 12 mechanicsEnsure full utilisation of workshop available labour and resources to achieve planned operational targetsSupervise subordinates to produce quality workAssist the staff technically and trains themAllocate job cards and manages technicians to maximise the throughput by aligning jobs to skill sets within teamEnsure that the technicians carry out the jobs within the allotted time. Ensure the most effective use of available time and equipment.Ensure all pre-orders are approved and obtains customer approval for all additional workRecommend warranty jobs for the approval of either Service Manager, Workshop Manager. In absence of both Managers, approval can be obtained by the Warranty Supervisor. Ensure the workshop observes all warranty process conditions, and supervises the correct tagging and storage of warranty parts.Ensure all required information on each job card for each job is properly maintained.Identifies and organises staff training needs for improving technical knowledge and job performance.Gives practical assistance, on-the-job training and technical advice to subordinatesInform the Service Advisor and Workshop Manager if necessary on any unclear working instructions or costly extensions on the repairRequirements:
Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive option)Needs a proven record of at least 6 - 10 years in supervising maintenance of trucksLeadership skill very importantVery flexible when it comes to working hoursCustomer service oriented Effective communicatorStress Management aptitude & problem solver Firm and organised, with leadership skillsTo apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Receptionist Job /Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Job Vacancy:Workshop Receptionist 

Location: Nairobi

Start Date:Immediately

Nature of Job: 

• Answer phones and transfer calls to the appropriate employees.
• Handle questions about the business or offer brochures with business information.
• Take messages and make sure they get to the appropriate employees.
• Direct people to appropriate waiting areas, offices or conference rooms
• Accept and sign for packages and distribute mail appropriately.
• Overseas delivery of goods to clients.
• Record mileage and follow-up on fuel vouchers for company vehicles.
• Carryout filling, bookkeeping and scheduling of events and appointments accordingly.
• Maintain a pleasant appearance of the reception area and/or lobby.
• Follow-up on jobcards and communicate to client when job is done or any delays expected.
• Coordinate vehicle pick up and/or deliveries for clients as and when required.

Personal Attributes

The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• must be a quick learner to understand the nature of the business
• able to handle difficult situations such as customer complaints
• must have positive energy and attitude always
• be honest, courteous and trustworthy
• be respectful but firm when dealing with difficult customers
• demonstrate sound work ethics and stay calm under pressure.
• must have good communication skills
• be efficient, well organized and understand business principles

Minimum Qualifications 

• A diploma in administration or office management.
• 2 years experience in a busy office especially handling different types of clients. Automotive sector experience will be a plus.
• Excellent Computer knowledge for communication and document processing.
• Good record keeping, communication and document tracking.

Send your CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@robsmagic.com

Expiry of this Advert - 19/08/2011 

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