Seasoned Workshop Service Foreman with a proven track record at Auto Baltic Volvo Cars Midrand, enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction through expert scheduling coordination and task delegation. Skilled in tool management and fostering team growth, achieved significant improvements in service quality and efficiency.
Manage daily service department operations, prioritizing workflow and allocating tasks.
- Supervise and train a team of technicians to ensure quality workmanship.
- Conduct quality control checks, address customer concerns, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Service Managers to meet sales targets, reduce labor costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Implement and maintain Volvo manufacturer standards, protocols, and procedures.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex vehicle issues.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections.
- Mentored junior technicians.
Operational Management
1. Workshop Operations: Oversee daily workshop operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and equipment.
2. Job Allocation: Assign tasks to technicians, considering their skills and workload.
3. Quality Control: Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure work meets Volvo standards.
Leadership and Team Management
1. Team Supervision: Supervise and mentor a team of technicians, providing guidance and support.
2. Performance Management: Monitor technician performance, providing feedback and coaching to improve skills.
3. Training and Development: Identify training needs and arrange training sessions to enhance team skills.
Customer Service and Communication
1. Customer Liaison: Communicate with customers to discuss repair work, provide estimates, and address concerns.
2. Service Advisor Support: Assist Service Advisors with technical information and guidance.
3. Internal Communication: Collaborate with other departments, such as Parts and Service, to ensure smooth workshop operations.
Tool management
Estimating costs
Scheduling coordination
Task delegation
References
Vimal Morar - Service Manager- 084 623 2999
Kobus Viljoen- Service Manager-084 253 1498
Several Employee of Month
Attended the Vista 2016 Championship 2016 in Sweden
Volvo Level 3 Certification
Volvo Level 3 Certificate
Vimal Morar- Service Manager- 0846232999
Kobus Viljoen-Service Manager- 0742531498