RAMP Foreman (m/f)

Description

• Komatsu is a leading company within the mining and construction earth moving equipment industry. We are currently seeking a foreman with Grade 12 and at least 4 years’ working experience

Duties

Machine Inspections

• Plans for inspection of equipment (new and used in stock), with regard to dates, workshops, nomination of service, stock and other resources
• Agrees work steps and technical issues
• Supervises and controls machine/equipment inspections for compliance & quality control
• Updates records (either manually or on system) with record of stock inspection and required data/comments
• Reports consolidated inspection results, as well as any abnormalities or damage

Service, Repairs & Maintenance (Field or Workshop)

• Plans maintenance for units under warranty, plans service in response to failure of equipment
• Drafts & authorizes quotations for work
• Assesses and diagnoses nature of the problem and schedules date, time and resources
• Obtains all relevant manuals and resources and makes this available for the execution of work
• Checks that tools/equipment required for work are available and in good working order
• Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented with regard to key issues/problems/improvements
• Monitors and checks customer satisfaction, quality and safety adherence, problems and issues
• Authorizes the ordering of parts & equipment
• Implements & monitors special projects and drives designed to impact quality, machine availability and customer satisfaction
• Monitors that appropriate staff with required skill level complete jobs within their abilities. Implement development plans/training/coaching to rectify
• De-briefs staff on technical issues after completion of work
• Monitors emergency orders
• Checks that relevant documentation/systems has been updated with job detail, stock & parts usage, hours and comments as stipulated by procedure
• Solves complex issues/problems and Monitors machine availability & costs
• Monitors vehicle fleet - costs, usage, fuel, branding & image, drivers, licenses, fines, etc.
• Produces consolidated reports on field service, provides feedback to Product Support on technical issues/problems & warranty information
• Reports damage or abuse of machines

New Machine deliveries and Pre-Delivery Inspections

• Plans assembly of new equipment & Pre-Delivery Inspections
• Plans and schedules work steps, resources, dates and workspace for the receipt of new equipment
• Oversees the assembly of units
• Conducts compliance inspections after PDI has been completed
• Monitors Work in Progress
• Liaises with stakeholders with regard to delivery of machine
• Reports on new machine statistics

Parts and Inventory management for repairs and maintenance

• Participates in the planning of consumables and other inventory items required for repairs and maintenance
• Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented with regard to key issues/problems/improvements
• Monitor the usage of consumables and parts stock
• Monitors that there is not shrinkage of stock and that unused items are checked back into the system
• Collates data on stock usage
• Conducts ad hoc audits of job related information vs physical stock
• Reports on stock usage, stock financials, issues and problems
• Plans for the modification of equipment & gains approval
• Obtains technical advice with regard to the modification
• Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented with regard to key issues/problems/improvements
• Troubleshoots/diagnoses equipment modifications and considers implications
• Authorizes orders for parts
• Gains approval for modification
• Monitors Work in Progress
• Reports metrics relating to previous changes/implementations
• Updates and signs off relevant documentation and/or systems
• Reports on quality issues, problems or customer feedback with regard to job

Modifications

• Plans for the modification of equipment & gains approval
• Obtains technical advice with regard to the modification
• Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented with regard to key issues/problems/improvements
• Troubleshoots/diagnoses equipment modifications and considers implications
• Authorizes orders for parts
• Gains approval for modification
• Monitors Work in Progress
• Reports metrics relating to previous changes/implementations
• Updates and signs off relevant documentation and/or systems
• Reports on quality issues, problems or customer feedback with regard to job

Overhaul

• Plans for overhaul of equipment with regard to time, workshop, materials/stock, working time & gains approval
• Obtains all relevant manuals and resources and makes this available for the execution of work
• Checks that tools/equipment required for work are available and in good working order
• Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented with regard to key issues/problems/improvements
• Agrees work steps and technical issues
• Authorizes orders for relevant parts and stock for execution of task
• Monitors Work in Progress
• Inspects equipment/unit for compliance and quality
• Reports on overhaul statistics, problems, issues and product feedback
• Reports on cost recovery, parts usage, etc.
• Physical Workshop Management (in addition to service, inventory control & inspections)
• Plans work and resource allocation in physical workshop
• Approves expenditure for the procurement of workshop assets
• Solves problems and issues with regard to the physical workshop environment
• Enables a productive environment
• Monitors the workshop environment for cleanliness and SHE compliance
• Monitors/Supervises physical security of workshop, yard and assets
• Oversees the usage and safekeeping of equipment, such as testing devices, electronic equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Monitors health and safety risks in the physical workshop environment - such as servicing of fire extinguishers, clear signage, etc.
• Monitors the receipt of machines/equipment and stock for the workshop
• Reports on workshop equipment damage, inventory, costs, required upgrades, space usage, workflow and maintenance

Job Costing and Financial & General Administration

• Drafts and/or authorizes quotations for work
• Adheres to procedures relating to the vetting of new suppliers and loading financial control information on the system
• Authorizes job/work order costs (including overtime)
• Authorizes the payment of creditors
• Oversees the warranty claim process
• Liaises with internal stakeholders with regard to warranty claims and reasons for claim
• Plans and participates in audits
• Controls and monitors the asset register
• Adheres to and monitors adherence to Financial Policies and Procedure
• Verifies that information on quotations, invoices and receipts are correct
• Checks that filing of required source documents (paper files) are up-to-date
• Overseeing and checking that systems data is correct and up-to-date
• Assisting in the follow-up of outstanding debtors
• Drafts financial reports vs budget
• Resolves financial issues & queries
• Reports on warranty claims
• Collates metrics for reporting purposes

Requisites

• 3 Year Degree/Diploma
• 3 - 4 years Supervisory experience
• Horizon Planning
• Human Capital Management
• Financial Management
• Corporate Governance
• Contracts/Supplier Management
• Liaison- and Change Management
• Continuous Leadership Development
• MS Office Proficient
• SAP

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted