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This is a senior-level role requiring a highly experienced individual with strong leadership capabilities, industry-specific knowledge, and a passion for driving excellence and compliance throughout the workshop.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Management:

• Oversee and manage all workshop activities, including commercial vehicle assembly, body modifications, and final quality control
• Plan and coordinate daily workflow, staff scheduling, and production targets to meet client delivery deadlines
• Implement process improvements to optimise productivity, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
• Track and report on production KPIs, ensuring continuous process improvement
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and legal requirements
• Liaise with procurement to manage materials and components availability to avoid downtime

Quality Assurance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective quality control and inspection procedures
• Ensure all vehicles meet internal standards and relevant industry certifications (ISO, SABS, NRCS, OEM)
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and enforce corrective actions
• Train staff in quality assurance processes and monitor adherence
• Prepare for and manage external quality audits and inspections

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise workshop, quality control, and assembly teams
• Conduct performance reviews, implement skills development plans, and foster a high-performance culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including engineering, logistics, sales, and admin
• Manage conflict, enforce discipline, and uphold operational standards and workshop policies

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a workshop manager role within the commercial vehicle/Autobody/motor industry
• In-depth understanding of commercial vehicle assembly, modifications, and quality standards
• Strong working knowledge of production planning, workflow optimisation, and quality control systems
• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with relevant compliance standards (e.g., ISO, SABS, NRCS, OEM regulations)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate (MS Office, ERP or production management systems)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Based in or willing to relocate to the East Rand (Springs, Brakpan, Benoni, Boksburg preferred)
• Autobody / Commercial Vehicle Motor Industry experience ESSENTIAL!!

(Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days)

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