Team Leader – Workshop

Rijk Zwaan is active worldwide as a vegetable breeding company that focuses on the development of high-quality vegetable seeds varieties for professional growers. Mutual respect, a strong sense of responsibility, high business ethics and a high degree of employee involvement are the important starting points for our company. In Tanzania, Rijk Zwaan is active in seed production and breeding support (Rijk Zwaan Q-Sem, in Tengeru Arusha) and in breeding and product development (Rijk Zwaan Afrisem, in USA River, Arusha). Currently we have about 500 employees and as we continue to grow, we have the following vacancy for a dedicated diligent Tanzanian: Reports to:Station Manager Job Summary: The Team Leader-Workshop will be responsible for the general vehicle maintenance, planning monthly schedules and labor allocation for day-to-day operations Responsibilities Prepare requests for maintenance and submit them to Station Manager Ensure that materials are delivered on time to the central workshop to perform the vehicle maintenance by the teams. Responsible for stock administration, planning and ordering materials at Procurement Department, all orders to be signed by Station Manager. Involved with recruitment and regular team members’ development meetings. Performs visual inspection/diagnosis of vehicle, using various checklists, diagnosis tools and aids during service reception, dynamic testing, including test – drives. Identifies cause of malfunction. Documents data, diagnosis methods utilized, as well as proper work steps to resolve issues after thoroughly understanding vehicle history. Advice and support workshop personnel in difficult diagnosis cases; perform the work in critical cases. Conduct function/quality checks to ensure sustainability of repair work conducted, using support of complex special diagnosis equipment. Ensures that technicians safeguard tools and equipment utilized during repair work as well as ensure that work space is cleaned, upon completion of the job. Generate a weekly report for the workshop productivity and efficiency. Work with Station Manager to investigate, analyze requests and concerns arising from the stakeholders. Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to vehicle maintenance enquiries. Requirements Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma from any recognized Institutions, VETA, DIT, Arusha Technical College etc 3 - 5 years of leadership experience. Competencies and Personal Attributes Understanding of the Company Business. Good reporting skills. Demonstrated ability to operate in an international setting. Good knowledge of English (speaking and writing) and Kiswahili (native or fluent). Good knowledge of basic computer skills especially Microsoft office. Pro-active, inspirational and trustworthy person. Work systematically and able to serve internal customers. Able to draw up and understand complex diagnosis documents; trouble shooter. Professionally manage a team of technicians. Leadership and personal effectiveness. Must have a valid driver’s license. Independent, self-motivated with good communicative skills. Reliable and honest. A team player. Background check: A full background check is part of the procedure. Status: Permanent Position. How to Apply: If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application letter with a detailed CV attached with relevant academic certificates before 29th March 2024, with the subject “Team Leader – Workshop” to ajira@rijkzwaan.com or to the following address. Human Resource Department, Rijk Zwaan Q-Sem Ltd, P. O. Box 12345, Arusha, Tanzania. We will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. Only shortlisted candidates will hear from us as soon as possible. Rijk Zwaan is an equal opportunity company everyone is encouraged to apply.