Machine Build Shift Supervisor x18 (Extended) Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia Co. Ltd.

Purpose of the role:

To overseeing the assembly of heavy mining equipment and machinery at a manufacturing facility and working closely with a team of assembly technicians to ensure that all equipment is assembled efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

REPORTS TO: ASSEMBLY MANAGER
BRANCH: KANSANSHI

Key Responsibilities.

The Machine Build Shift Supervisor will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Overseeing the assembly of heavy mining equipment and machinery at the customers site of operations.
• Leading a team of assembly technicians to ensure that all equipment is assembled efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
• Delegate daily jobs to subordinates.
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to ensure that equipment is assembled to the required standards
• Coordinating with logistics and internal parts teams to ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory of assembly materials and supplies.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards throughout the assembly process.
• Scheduling and coordinating the delivery of equipment to the customer.
• Ensure daily reports are completed and submitted to the Manager.
• Ensure all queries are quickly and effectively resolved to improve on customer satisfaction.
• Conduct coaching and mentoring on team members.
• Ensure training needs of subordinates identified and submitted to relevant sections.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards, Regulations and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Work hand in hand with the Safety coordinator to ensure all incidents on the Project are reported, remedial measures enforced and appropriate safety training conducted.
• Ensure employees wear correct PPE at all times and ensure they adhere to the policy.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of an Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair
• Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair/Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum experience of 5 years on heavy equipment machinery in a mining environment.
• Must have a background in assembly and High Voltage Systems
• Knowledge of heavy machinery and equipment maintenance is mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Practicing Member of EIZ.

Competences:

• Knowledge of Safety Standards
• Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals
• Fundamentals of Electricity Knowledge
• Fundamentals Hydraulics Knowledge
• Excellent people Management Skills and team Building
• Good communication skills with supervisory experience
• Problem Solving and analytical skills
• Cost Awareness
• Ability to work well under pressure