Zimbabwe 2016: Workshop Manager wanted at Millar Cameron
Employment as Workshop Manager at Millar Cameron
Organisation: Millar Cameron
Position: Workshop Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture, Engineering, FMCG
Location: Zimbabwe
Close Date: 30-10-2016
Employer: A Leading Southern African Firm Operating in the Agricultural Markets
Millar Cameron is the global leader in Agricultural recruitment for Emerging Markets, focusing on regions such as Africa, South America and the Middle East. Supporting some of the largest Agricultural firms around the world in their operations we are always in search of new talent with specific skillsets.
We are currently working with a leading Southern African firm operating in the Tropical Agriculture and fuel markets, at present they require an experienced Workshop Manager for their plantations throughout the region.
The Workshop Manager must have previous experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa or in other challenging locations, agricultural experience is advantageous but not essential.
The successful Workshop Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Oversee the mobile and fixed workshop equipment for their farming operations.
- Manage the consumables and stores of the workshop ensuring that spare parts are managed effectively.
- Conduct effective training programs for junior staff members teaching best practises.
- Work closely with the security management team ensuring that the workshop is secure and all parts are stored correctly.
- Implement new methods to help reduce down time of agricultural equipment and design PPM schedules.
The ideal Workshop Manager will have the following background:
- At least 5 – 10 years in a Workshop Management function.
- A proven background within Sub-Saharan Africa or other challenging locales.
- Agriculture experience is preferred but not essential.
- Proven experience in people management.
What we can offer excellent candidates:
- The ability to grow and develop yourself; our client is one of the market leaders who is constantly growing and developing their operations.
- A competitive salary package complete with in country benefits such as accommodation and travel.
If you feel that you fit these criteria and would be interested in learning more about our client’s operations please email jack.wallsworth@millarcameron.com to organise a telephone call.
If the role is not of interest to yourself, please forward it on to someone you believe would be interested.