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The Senior Mechanic oversees the maintenance and repairs of a diverse fleet (heavy machinery, light vehicles), providing technical expertise, response planning, HSE compliance and parts supply management. He supervises and trains the maintenance team, ensures regular reporting to management and maintains constant communication with production teams to minimize downtime.
Main duties
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Logistics and Maintenance Manager, the main responsibilities include:
Supervision and coordination of maintenance:
Oversee and coordinate scheduled repairs and maintenance of a diverse fleet, including heavy equipment (loaders, bulldozers, graders), and light vehicles.
Coordinate maintenance window planning with the Production and Sales departments to minimize downtime and ensure zero impact on production objectives.
Supervise the implementation of standardized maintenance checklists. Conduct regular audits of completed documentation to ensure that the team strictly follows technical procedures.
Identify and coordinate with external subcontractors when specialized work cannot be done in-house, ensuring that quality and deadlines meet company standards.
Technical leadership and safety
Act as the lead technical expert for all generators, heavy/light vehicles, earth-moving machinery and mobile equipment.
Plan the supply of necessary parts and tools; ensure that technical references and specifications are accurately defined and communicated to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team.
Ensure a safe working environment in all workshops and facilities. Strictly enforce all HSE policies (Hygiene, Safety and Environment) of the company at any time.
Team Development and Management
Supervise a maintenance and repair team, ensuring a high level of performance and compliance with company standards.
Education / Qualifications
Provide ongoing training, coaching and mentoring to the maintenance team (with a particular focus on reducing skills gaps in heavy equipment).
Provide management with regular monthly reports on maintenance activities, performance indicators and key KPIs.
Candidate profile
Bac+3 minimum / Bachelor in mechanics / maintenance / industrial or equivalent field
Strong knowledge of the automotive sector
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the supervision of maintenance and repairs of heavy and light vehicles and heavy machinery (Caterpillar, Volvo, etc.) and earthmoving machinery
In-depth knowledge of industry standards and current best practices
Supervisory skills
Proficiency in French and English (very good level), both written and spoken, with strong reporting skills
Excellent management, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Computer skills in Windows applications
Methodical, rigorous, proactive and reliable worker
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