Overview
The incumbent will be responsible for managing workshops and supervising all repairs of assets for WFP in the country and sub-offices, coordinating activities in accordance with WFP procedures and rules.
Key Responsibilities
- Elaborate and manage best practices and standard operating procedures for effective vehicle repair workshop management.
- Supervise strategic vehicle repair workshops in Port-au-Prince, Gonaïves, Cap-Haïtien, Miragoâne, and Jérémie.
- Supervise all workshop personnel in the timely production of reports and information.
- Ensure availability of spare parts, lubricants, and consumables.
- Ensure VHF/HF radio and GPS vehicle systems are operational.
- Ensure key team members execute tasks according to job descriptions and performance criteria.
- Guarantee full compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Continuously gather data to improve standardization and development of vehicle repair workshop management.
- Supervise scheduled maintenance, repairs, overhauls, reconditioning, and modifications.
- Forecast and request spare parts, tires, and materials.
- Maintain an inventory of workshop tools and equipment.
- Participate in vehicle profitability control and make recommendations for decommissioning.
- Identify ways to constantly reduce costs related to maintenance activities.
- Manage tires, including maintenance practices, control mechanisms, and performance tracking.
- Maintain rigorous administration, accurate records, and vehicle history via the Fleet Management System.
- Implement best practices and ensure tracking of key performance indicators.
- Collect and compile data to improve standardization and communicate this information to mechanics.
- Perform occasional travel as required by the Organization.
- Execute any other task requested by the immediate supervisor.
Required Experience
- At least 1 year of progressive professional experience in vehicle repair workshop management is required.
- Additional years of experience are highly desirable.
Qualifications
• A university degree, preferably at an advanced level, in engineering (ideally in automotive, mechanical, or electromechanical engineering), or equivalent is required.
