Workshop Manager – Mombasa

About the role

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), a multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) now part of the MSC Group, is hiring a Workshop Manager in Mombasa, Kenya. This is a permanent, full-time position leading the workshop's operations, maintenance and people.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the workshop operational strategy and lead planning and scheduling of maintenance, repairs, overhauls and fabrication work
• Drive efficiency, productivity and turnaround time improvements, and set KPIs and performance dashboards
• Control costs of labour, spares, consumables and external contractors, approve procurement requests and monitor asset utilisation
• Ensure adherence to technical standards and manufacturer guidelines, oversee preventive and predictive maintenance, and approve complex repair solutions
• Lead, coach and supervise supervisors, technicians and support staff, including performance management, succession planning and skills development
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, run safety audits and risk assessments, and support external audits
• Liaise with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Fleet teams and provide technical reports to senior management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 6-9 years of workshop experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role