About This Role
This is a senior operational leadership role within a well-established Ethiopian engineering firm, overseeing the service department’s workshop for heavy machinery and power generation equipment. The position demands hands-on authority over workflow, quality control, and team coordination, suited for a seasoned professional with deep technical grounding in earth-moving and electrical systems. It sits at the executive level, meaning the supervisor will likely report directly to top management and carry significant responsibility for asset uptime and client satisfaction.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The listed requirements point to a candidate who combines technical mastery with proven supervisory experience—someone who can diagnose complex machinery faults while managing a team of technicians effectively. Emphasis on planning and scheduling implies the ideal profile includes a track record of optimizing workshop throughput and minimizing downtime. The grade level suggests the company expects a leader who can enforce safety protocols and quality standards without constant oversight, indicating a preference for self-starters with industry-specific certifications.
How to Approach This Application
Your application should highlight specific examples of leading a workshop for earth-moving equipment or generators, including metrics like reduced repair turnaround times or improved team productivity. Emphasize your ability to bridge technical expertise with managerial discipline, such as implementing preventive maintenance schedules or training junior staff. The company likely values reliability and problem-solving under pressure, so frame your experience around maintaining high safety and quality standards in a busy service environment.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for an experienced engineering professional with a background in heavy machinery service and at least 3-5 years in a supervisory capacity. Competition will be moderate but selective, given the seniority and the niche technical requirements.
RIES Engineering Share Company
RIES Engineering Share Company invites qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Workshop Supervisor – Service Department.
Position Details
- Job Title: Workshop Supervisor
- Grade: 14 (or as per company scale)
- Department/Division: Service Department
- Required Number: 1
- Duty Station: Head Office / As Assigned
Job Purpose
To plan, organize, and supervise workshop operations, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of earth-moving machinery, electrical systems, and power generators while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Workshop Operations Management
- Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance and repair activities
- Ensure timely servicing of machinery and equipment
- Monitor workshop productivity and ensure efficient resource utilization
2. Technical Supervision
- Supervise troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of earth-moving machinery and generators
- Ensure proper interpretation of technical manuals and electrical drawings
- Provide technical guidance and support to workshop staff
3. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and supervise technical staff
- Assign tasks and monitor performance
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards
4. Maintenance Planning & Control
- Develop preventive and corrective maintenance plans
- Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements
5. Quality & Safety Assurance
- Ensure all work meets quality standards and manufacturer specifications
- Enforce workplace safety regulations and procedures
- Conduct regular inspections of tools, equipment, and work areas
6. Reporting & Coordination
- Prepare maintenance reports and operational summaries
- Coordinate with other departments for efficient service delivery
- Provide recommendations for process and performance improvements
7. Other Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Equipment uptime and reliability
- Timeliness and quality of maintenance work
- Workshop productivity and efficiency
- Compliance with safety standards
- Team performance and development
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Diploma from a recognized Technical School in Mechanical, Electrical, or related field
- Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in maintenance of earth-moving machinery, electrical systems, and power generators, with at least 4 years in a leadership/technical supervisory role
Required Competencies
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Proficiency in work planning, time management, and negotiation
- Ability to understand technical literature and electrical drawings
- Comprehensive knowledge of equipment operation, application, and components
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
- Computer literacy (MS Office and related applications)
- Valid 3rd Grade Driving License
How To Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit their application letter, CV, and supporting documents via [email protected] within 7 (seven) working days from the date of announcement.
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