Key Outputs
• Leading a Team of Service Assurance technicians to enforce quality controls , in line caterpillar repair standards
• Achievement quality turnaround targets.
• Resolve internal customer queries.
• Effective control of cost centre expenses and WIP
• Ensure effective communication between team and management.
• Ensure service work (Caterpillar components) is carried out in compliance with quality standards (OEM Guidelines).
• Apply warranty policies and procedures; this includes warranty decisions and service warranty investigations.
• Ensure outputs of service audits are achieved.
• Apply Barloworld Equipment leadership philosophy.
• Achievement of a team environment that enables adherence to quality standard and process efficiency standards
(Performance management of team).
• Competency development of team.
• On the job supervision – safety of team.
• Reporting of team Key Performance Indicators and prospects.
• driving QFR action and closure end to end process
• Quality gates management within technical processes
• Non-conformance management – regions and internal
• Checklist ownership and management
• Take ownership and manage all 2.6.1 appointment responsibilities.
• Management of ICRF workshop in terms of SHEQ requirements
• Ensure CC/SOR compliance.
• Grade12
• Trade Test qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic/ Earthmoving
Qualification, Experience and Competencies
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as Caterpillar Genera Mechanic post apprenticeship or learner ship experience.
• Minimum off 4 years Caterpillar Component rebuild experience with substantial troubleshooting exposure (post Qualification)
• Well familiar with failure analysis and re-useability guidelines on components
• Experienced trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on Earthmoving Equipment Components.
• Well imbedded Component specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Familiar with Dyno and Hydraulic testbench operation and troubleshooting.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good technical report writing skills.
• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Computer literate and good business writing knowledge.
• Good and experiences on Caterpillar machine and product knowledge.
• Valid Driver’s License