Garage Manager

<b>1. Role Purpose</b>
The Garage Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and controlling all garage operations to ensure that waste collection vehicles and equipment are safe, reliable, and available for daily operations. The role oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, spare parts management, workshop safety, mechanics, and maintenance costs to maximize fleet availability and minimize downtime.

<b>Key Responsibilities</b>
<b>1. Fleet Maintenance Management</b>
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure all repairs are completed efficiently and on time.
• Monitor vehicle condition and ensure roadworthiness.
• Reduce vehicle breakdowns through effective maintenance planning.
• Approve repair priorities based on operational needs.

<b>2. Workshop Operations</b>
• Manage daily garage operations and allocate work to mechanics.
• Supervise repair quality and ensure jobs meet company standards.
• Ensure workshop cleanliness and implement 6S standards.
• Improve workshop productivity and efficiency.

<b>3. Fleet Availability</b>
• Ensure sufficient trucks are available for daily waste collection operations.
• Monitor vehicle downtime and identify root causes.
• Coordinate with Operations to prioritize urgent repairs.
• Prepare contingency plans for emergency breakdowns.
• Ensure critical spare parts are always available.
• Control spare parts usage and prevent wastage.
• Coordinate with Purchasing for timely procurement.

<b>4. Team Leadership</b>
• Lead, coach, and develop mechanics, electricians, welders, tyre technicians, and garage support staff.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings.
• Monitor staff attendance and productivity.
• Evaluate employee performance and identify training needs.

<b>5. Cost Control</b>
• Monitor maintenance expenses.
• Reduce repair costs without compromising quality.
• Analyze maintenance trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare annual maintenance budgets.

<b>6. Safety & Compliance</b>
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and legal requirements.
• Enforce PPE usage in the workshop.
• Investigate workshop accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of waste oil, batteries, tyres, and hazardous materials.
• Ensure pre-repair and post-repair inspections are completed.
• Monitor vehicle inspection records.
• Verify repair quality before releasing vehicles to operations.

<b>7. Reporting</b>
Prepare regular reports on:
• Fleet availability
• Vehicle downtime
• Breakdown analysis
• Maintenance costs
• Spare parts consumption
• Mechanic productivity

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