The Workshop Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the GEA service workshop (approximately 500 m²), ensuring the efficient repair, refurbishment, testing, and maintenance of customer equipment and spare parts, including valves, pumps, homogenizer components, and other GEA equipment. The role ensures safe operations, high-quality workmanship, cost control, inventory management, and timely delivery of services while leading a small team of technicians and workshop staff.
Responsibilities / Tasks
Workshop Operations Management
- Manage the daily operation of the workshop and ensure efficient utilization of manpower, tools, equipment, and facility resources.
- Plan, schedule, and monitor repair and refurbishment activities to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments.
- Coordinate the receipt, inspection, repair, testing, and dispatch of equipment.
- Ensure all repairs and overhauls are performed according to GEA standards, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
- Develop and continuously improve workshop processes, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Technical Oversight
- Provide technical guidance and support to workshop technicians during troubleshooting and repair activities.
- Review repair reports, service documentation, and testing results before equipment release.
- Ensure proper diagnosis and root-cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Support field service teams with workshop-based repair solutions when required.
Quality Management
- Establish and maintain workshop quality control procedures.
- Ensure repaired equipment undergoes proper inspection and performance testing before delivery.
- Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain workshop records and documentation for traceability and continuous improvement.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Ensure full compliance with GEA's HSE policies and local regulations.
- Promote a strong safety culture and conduct regular safety inspections and toolbox talks.
- Ensure technicians use appropriate PPE and safe working practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workshop environment.
Inventory & Asset Management
- Manage workshop tools, machinery, and testing equipment.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate procurement activities.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and control of customer equipment and workshop materials.
- Maintain accurate inventory and asset records.
Customer & Commercial Support
- Support quotation preparation for repair and refurbishment jobs.
- Provide technical input regarding repair scope, labor requirements, and spare parts needs.
- Communicate repair status and technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support customer visits, audits and workshop inspections when required.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Experience
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in industrial equipment maintenance, repair, manufacturing, or service operations.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in managing workshop operations and repairs activities.
- Experience with high speed rotating equipment is highly preferred.
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