Fabrication Shop Manager (Heavy Steel Fabrication) – Walvis Bay

SUMMARY:
Manage and coordinate all engineering operations throughout workshops. This includes system optimisation, resource management and driving efficiencies to ensure success.

POSITION INFO:
Degree / Diploma / National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

• Project Management (PMI)
• 8-10 years of which 3 years managerial
• Technical drawings and drawing software experience

• Produce project plans and detailed work breakdown structure and continuously updates.
• Provide technical advice and support to Foremen/Supervisors on interpretation of customer requirements.                                                                     
• Ensure forecast labour hours and duration are prepared with the assistance of the Foreman.
• Ensure customer requirements are clearly specified.                                                          
• Control labour hours against budgets.                                                               
• Control costs against estimates and manage profitability of projects.  

• Ensure cost estimates and quotes for prospective clients are done accurately and timeously.
• Ensure invoices are processed and delivered timely.                                                           
• Maintenance budgeting.                                                             
• Ensure supervisors understand the requirements of the job.                                  
• Ensure timeous quoting on additional works.                                                          
• Ensure accurate forecasts and progress at WIP meetings, including cash flow.
• Monitor and report any deviation from forecast or budget timeously in terms of schedule and budget.      

• To source and contract in the most cost effective, experienced and efficient sub-contractor for the specific job.                                                                
• Monitor progress, update programmes and manage “catch up” strategies.    
• Ensure regular site meetings are held.   

• Ensure that housekeeping and Safety in your business unit is at acceptable standards. through the delegation of responsibilities to applicable supervisors.
• Ensure that quality control standards as per contractual requirements are met.     
• Ensure that safety standards as per contractual requirements are met.                 
• Attend to and address quality control issues raised by the quality control officer and escalate if necessary.
• Attend to and address safety issues raised by the safety officer and escalate if necessary.

• Manage the performance of teams according to company standards and procedures.
• Handle employee grievances according to company procedures.

• Provide input into the formulation of functional unit strategy.
• Implement and execute departmental and individual strategy to support Opco strategy.

• Supervise workshop employees to ensure that he/she completes all tasks according to standard.                                                                                                                                  
• Lead teams toward an inspiring future, impacting engagement, spirit and resilience.
• Foster an environment where employees are free to communicate, impacting creativity and innovation.                                                           
• Provide mentorship to team members on a regular basis with regards to technical skills transfer and working together in a team.