{"id":21349,"date":"2025-10-11T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T12:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/workshop-operations-manager-m4\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T00:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T00:24:14","slug":"workshop-operations-manager-m4","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=21349","title":{"rendered":"Workshop Operations Manager &#8211; M4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Role:<\/p>\n<p>\tTo create and maintain a vital link between the customer and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions at Strategic decision-making level. Responsible to build and maintain good customer relationships. Responsible for the profit and loss.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Main Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>\tLead workshop business growth<br \/>\n\tDevelop the workshop team in the areas of control to meet and exceed customer satisfaction<br \/>\n\tImplement quality control process and standards<br \/>\n\tDevelop and\/or implement a workshop strategy<br \/>\n\tDevelop and manage budgets, striving for a cost-effective operations without compromising safety or quality<br \/>\n\tIdentifying, analyzing, and driving resolution of customer issues (warranty and non-warranty) with account management<br \/>\n\tManage rebuilds and repairs operations to meet the contract target costs<br \/>\n\tExecuting workshop activity to cost, utilization, quality and cycle time targets<br \/>\n\tCollaborate internally with key stakeholders<br \/>\n\tManage a team of workshop managers<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with customers to understand their needs and expectations<br \/>\n\tProvide timely updates on rebuild\/repairs progress and communicate any deviations from scope<\/p>\n<p>Effective Operations Management<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation<br \/>\n\tSchedule and prioritize repair and rebuild projects to meet targets<br \/>\n\tMaintain a well-organized, clean and safe working environment<br \/>\n\tImplement and enforce EHS best practices<br \/>\n\tEnsure equipment performance meets or exceeds contractual obligations<br \/>\n\tSet up and manage workshop operations to meet KPIs<br \/>\n\tDevelop a workshop operations strategy in conjunction with key stakeholders<br \/>\n\tResponsible for evaluating competitor activities and conducting relevant market research that enables the workshop to maintain market competitiveness.<br \/>\n\tResponsible to drive localization<\/p>\n<p>Cost Effectiveness<\/p>\n<p>\tBudget Accuracy<br \/>\n\tBudget &amp; order intake and rebuild\/repair forecast<br \/>\n\tReduction on cost<br \/>\n\tRebuild\/Repair Profit<br \/>\n\tA&amp;S Target<br \/>\n\tOperating results<br \/>\n\tOvertime Invoiced<br \/>\n\tLabour turnover<\/p>\n<p>SHEQ Competence Components<\/p>\n<p>\tApplication and compliance of relevant ISO Standards<br \/>\n\tLegal and SHEQ Compliance<br \/>\n\tImplementation of relevant SHEQ targets and objectives<\/p>\n<p>Human Resources Competence<\/p>\n<p>\tPersonal Growth<br \/>\n\tRelationship Management<br \/>\n\tHR Management<br \/>\n\tEmployee Relations<br \/>\n\tCoaching<br \/>\n\tEmotional Intelligence<br \/>\n\tConflict Management<br \/>\n\tCommunication<br \/>\n\tTeamwork<br \/>\n\tDelivery Focus<br \/>\n\tTalent Management<br \/>\n\tPerformance Management<br \/>\n\tProblem Solving<br \/>\n\tStrategy Implementation<br \/>\n\tCode of Conduct Behaviors<br \/>\n\tSandvik Leadership Model behavior\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>Qualification \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tNational Diploma or Degree in Mining\/ Electrical\/Mechanical Engineering or Business qualification<br \/>\n\tMasters in Business Administration (MBA) (advantageous)<br \/>\n\tProven experience in workshop management within the mining industry<br \/>\n\tStrong leadership skills<br \/>\n\tAbility to analyse data, make data driven decisions and manage budgets effectively<br \/>\n\tComputer literacy (including relevant programs)<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of Sandvik Databases (desirable)<br \/>\n\tEquipment manufacturing experience (desirable)<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tExperience in senior Management position (+5 years)<br \/>\n\tExperience in operational management (+5 years)<br \/>\n\tExperience in workshop management (+7 years)<br \/>\n\tEnglish proficiency<br \/>\n\tExperience in mining applications underground mining (Specifically board and pillar applications)<\/p>\n<p>Other Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tPhysical &amp; Medical ability to function in an underground coal environment<br \/>\n\tMay be required to travel<br \/>\n\tValid drivers license<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/home.sandvik ) or<\/p>\n<p>sandvik.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/sandvik.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com","_company_name":"Sandvik","_company_website":"http:\/\/home.sandvik","_company_tagline":"Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas - tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for rock excavation, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. 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