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Hendrik Johannes Smith

Hendrik Johannes Smith

Workshop Manager

Summary

Experienced with overseeing workshop operations, ensuring efficient and productive workflows. Utilizes leadership skills to foster collaborative team environment and achieve consistent results. Knowledge of equipment maintenance, process optimization, and safety compliance.

Professional workshop leader with comprehensive background in workshop management, specializing in optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing productivity. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in equipment maintenance, workflow optimization, and maintaining rigorous safety protocols.

Professional Workshop Manager with extensive experience in overseeing operations and improving productivity. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Strong background in equipment maintenance, staff training, and workflow optimization. Dependable and results-driven with focus on achieving high standards in every task.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Workshop Manager

HFR Schaeffer Vervoer
11.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.
  • Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
  • Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
  • Managed and led a team of technicians for optimal productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Implemented quality control measures that resulted in fewer product defects returned from customers.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by identifying bottlenecks and implementing strategic solutions for faster turnaround times.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, prolonging the lifespan of machinery while reducing downtime due to repairs.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively based on urgency and importance, enhancing overall project management capabilities.
  • Improved workshop efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance employee performance.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective resource allocation and scheduling.
  • Developed hands-on training programs for new employees, increasing their onboarding effectiveness.
  • Optimized inventory management systems, ensuring accurate tracking of supplies and minimizing waste.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability within the team, leading to improved overall performance levels.
  • Established performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained high safety standards, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and increased employee wellbeing.
  • Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
  • Fostered an environment where open communication was encouraged among team members.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in workshop operations.
  • Updated policies to reflect changing demands and improve performance, quality and efficiency of workshop operations.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall expenses without compromising product quality.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Maintaining of 400 trailers and cooling units in HFR fleet.
  • Trailmax trailer
  • Serco trailer
  • GRW trailer
  • Ice Cold body trailer
  • Henred trailer
  • BPW axle repairs from normal maintenance to onsite breakdown repairs
  • Rebuilding of trailers
  • Thermo king cooling unit (A500, T880, SLX 400)
  • Programme designed with Thermo King for the cooling units by implementing an automatic stop/start programme for the unit's reason -fuel cost saving on all units.
  • Carrier Vector unit (1850,1950,Supra 1050,Supra 1250,HE11,HE17,HE19).
  • From complete rebuild to maintenance to breakdowns and support to and from OEM manufactures thus for the cooling units
  • Problem solving.
  • Micro soft word and email.
  • Attending meetings on teams.
  • QSA system (Job card opening to job card closing)
  • Ordering of parts on QSA
  • Checking Job cards and making sure all information is recorded correctly.
  • Web fleet This is a complete tracking system for all company owned vehicles.
  • Build my own service schedule on Webfleet with service intervals and dates on when the units are to be serviced.
  • In charge of the trailer department, the boiler shop department and the trailer maintenance department, ±40 employees
  • Day to day work ensuring that all staff are reporting for work.
  • Delicate work to the proper divisions
  • Make sure all work is done correctly as per company procedure
  • Do inspections to make sure all the work has been done to HFR specification and standards.
  • Making sure all work is done in a controlled environment and safety standards.
  • Planning leave for all staff.
  • Yearly planning on all vehicles repairs and services.
  • Doing financial budget planning for the new financial year on new vehicles and units to be replaced or repaired

Workshop Foreman/Diesel Mechanic

BM Hauliers
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Duties include:
  • Maintain of all fleet.
  • C.O.F preparations of all vehicles
  • Long distance check-out of Trucks & Trailers
  • Attending to Breakdowns
  • Ordering of parts and collecting
  • Services and engine overhauls
  • Creating of Job Cards
  • Auto Electrical
  • Fault Finding
  • General Queries
  • Gearbox overhaul
  • Diff overhaul
  • Retarder overhaul
  • Range overhaul
  • Hazcem license testing
  • Diagnostic test 4 series
  • Diagnostic test PGR series
  • Experience:
  • Scania 4 series 420/480/530
  • Scania PGR 420
  • Isuzu KB300
  • Kalmar 45ton Forklift
  • Henred Trailers and BPW Trailers

Workshop manager/Diesel Mechanic

Wireforce
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Duties include:
  • Maintain of all fleet.
  • C.O.F preparations of all vehicles
  • Long distance check-out of Trucks & Trailers
  • Attending to Breakdowns
  • Fault Finding
  • Auto Electrical
  • Forklift Engine Rebuild
  • Forklift Gearbox Rebuild
  • Ordering of parts and collecting
  • Engine Rebuilds
  • Gearbox and Diff Rebuilds
  • Services and engine overhauls
  • Creating of Job Cards
  • General Queries
  • Experience:
  • Nissan UD80, UD85 & UD90
  • Nissan UD Kuon
  • Nissan UD Quester
  • Scania PGR G460
  • Scania PGR P360
  • Scania PGR P250
  • Mercedes Benz Powerliner 442
  • Mercedes Benz V-series 422
  • Isuzu FTR 800
  • Hino – 700 series
  • Toyota 3-ton Forklift – 2Z engines
  • Toyota 3.5 ton 2Z engine
  • Toyota 7 ton 14Z engine
  • TCM 2.5 Forklift- C240 engine
  • Heli 3-ton Forklift – C240 engine
  • SNSC 3-ton -4-ton & 8-ton Forklift
  • Henred Trailers and BPW Trailers

Diesel Mechanic

AGS Frasers / Stuttafords
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Duties include:
  • Maintain of all fleet.
  • C.O.F preparations of all vehicles
  • Long distance check-out of Trucks & Trailers
  • Attending to Breakdowns
  • Ordering of parts and collecting
  • Services and engine overhauls
  • Diagnostic on Mercedes Trucks
  • Fault finding
  • Auto Electrical
  • Creating of Job Cards
  • General Queries
  • Experience:
  • Mercedes Benz Axor 1835
  • Mercedes Benz Power liner 1735
  • Mercedes Benz Atego 1417
  • Mercedes Benz Econoliner 1114
  • Nissan UD90 - UD 85 - UD 80
  • Fuzo FE7 Series
  • Fuzo FE13 Series
  • VW Crafter 2.5
  • VW Crafter 3.0
  • Toyota – Toyota Corolla 1.6
  • Hyundai- Accent 1.6
  • Diagnostic on Axar 1835
  • Diagnostic on Atego Series

Diesel Mechanic

Murray & Roberts
03.2013 - 06.2013
  • Duties include:
  • Maintain of all fleet.
  • Maintain of Terex & tadano cranes
  • Maintain SPMT (Self-propelled motion trailer).
  • Six months' inspections on cranes
  • Servicing & Maintaining of tractors
  • C.O.F preparations of all vehicles
  • Keeping service records of all vehicles
  • Building up of new engines, diff and gearboxes.
  • Attending to breakdowns.
  • Control of open orders.
  • Ordering of parts.
  • Weekly inspections on all fleet.
  • Services & Engine Overhauls
  • Quotations & Creating of Job Cards
  • General Queries
  • Experience:
  • Tandano Cranes 30 tons – 90 tons
  • Terex Cranes 30 tons – 90 tons
  • Air system
  • Hydraulic System

Diesel Mechanic

Remade Holdings
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Duties include:
  • Maintain of all fleet.
  • C.O.F preparations of all vehicles
  • Keeping service records of all vehicles
  • Building up of new engines, diff and gearboxes.
  • Attending to breakdowns.
  • Control of open orders.
  • Ordering of parts.
  • Fault Finding
  • Auto Electrical
  • Full control of bell machine.
  • Weekly inspections on all fleet.
  • Services & Engine Overhauls
  • Quotations & Creating of Job Cards
  • General Queries
  • Experience:
  • Nissan UD Truck UD 80 – UD85 – UD90
  • Mercedes Truck V-Series & Powerliner
  • Nissan CM Series
  • Hook Lift System
  • Air system
  • Hydraulic system

Diesel Mechanic

Renew It Motors
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Duties include:
  • Maintain of all makes of Tractors, Trucks, Motor vehicles
  • C.O.F Preparations of all vehicles
  • Keeping service records of all vehicle
  • In charge of specialised re-new it machine
  • Re-New of steering Racks
  • Re-New of Ball Joints
  • Engine Overhauls
  • Gearbox Overhaul
  • Diff Overhaul
  • Control of open orders
  • Assisting that all workers
  • Training employees where applicable
  • Signing off of all completed Job Cards
  • General Queries
  • Experience:
  • Nissan Trucks / Bakkie
  • Isuzu Trucks / Bakkie
  • Hino Trucks
  • Tata Trucks
  • FAW Trucks
  • Scania Trucks
  • 4 series 420/480/530
  • Cabster Trucks
  • Man Truck
  • Air System

Diesel Mechanic

Delaja Field Services
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Duties include:
  • Maintain of all tractors
  • C.O.F preparations of all vehicles
  • Keeping service records of all vehicles
  • Services and Engine Overhauls
  • Maintain of all vehicles
  • Gearbox overhauls
  • Diff Overhauls
  • Attending to breakdowns
  • Control of Order numbers
  • Creating of Job Cards
  • Supervising over 6 other employees
  • Signing off of all completed Job Cards
  • Checking that their work is in standard order
  • General Queries
  • Experience:
  • Man Truck
  • Trailers
  • Air System
  • Jeep
  • Mercedes
  • Mercedes Trucks V-series
  • Mercedes Trucks power liner
  • Cabster Trucks

Education

BPW Axels - Transportation

BPW Axle And Suspension Maintenance
Pretoria Gardens
04.2001 -

BPW Axels - Transportation

BPW Axle And Suspension Maintenance
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Red Seal Diesel Mechanic - Transportation

Olifantsfontein Training Centre
Olifantsfontein, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Consistent follow-through on responsibilities
  • I am self-driven and highly dedicated individual
  • Diverse position experience
  • Dedicated to employer success
  • Pursuit of professional proficiency
  • Customer and colleague interaction
  • Uphold integrity
  • Effective team contributor
  • Positive engagement with others
  • Trustworthy conduct
  • Problem-solving mindset

Weaknesses

Perfectionist- any job done must be done to the best ability.

Personal Details

  • Date of Birth: 1983-05-02
  • Identity Number: 830502 5033 080
  • Contact Number: 061 526 6487
  • Marital Status: Married – 3 Kids
  • Location: Brakpan
  • Availability: 1 Calendar month
  • Qualification: Qualified Diesel Mechanic –Red Seal Olifantsfontein
  • Driver License: Code 14
  • Physical Address: 153 Germains Avenue, Brakpan, 1541

Certification

BPW Axel Training - [2024 - 2027]

Outdoors

Camping

Fishing

Hunting

Socializing

Darts


Timeline

Workshop Manager

HFR Schaeffer Vervoer
11.2022 - Current

Workshop Foreman/Diesel Mechanic

BM Hauliers
08.2021 - 10.2022

Workshop manager/Diesel Mechanic

Wireforce
01.2017 - 01.2021

Diesel Mechanic

Murray & Roberts
03.2013 - 06.2013

Diesel Mechanic

AGS Frasers / Stuttafords
01.2013 - 01.2017

Diesel Mechanic

Remade Holdings
03.2012 - 02.2013

Diesel Mechanic

Renew It Motors
01.2008 - 01.2011

Diesel Mechanic

Delaja Field Services
01.2005 - 01.2008

BPW Axels - Transportation

BPW Axle And Suspension Maintenance
04.2001 -

BPW Axels - Transportation

BPW Axle And Suspension Maintenance
04.2001 -

Red Seal Diesel Mechanic - Transportation

Olifantsfontein Training Centre
04.2001 -

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