WORKSHOP OPERATIONS MANAGER

Hargy Oil Palms Limited is seeking an experienced Workshop Operations Manager to coordinate the day-to-day operation of all four workshop areas at Bialla, West New Britain Province.

The role reports to the Head of Department – Vehicle Workshop and provides direct operational leadership to the Workshop Superintendents, ensuring jobs are prioritised, delays are addressed, and workshop standards are maintained.

Applicants should have strong workshop leadership, planning, reporting, safety, and practical problem-solving skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, prioritise, allocate, monitor, and close out daily workshop jobs.
• Lead Workshop Superintendents and report key issues to the Head of Department – Vehicle Workshop.
• Oversee workshop sections including mechanics, trades, tyre bay, welding, auto-electrical, stores, and support functions.
• Monitor breakdown response, repair turnaround, job cards, spare parts follow-up, and outstanding work.
• Coordinate vehicle accident response, recovery, reporting, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Support cost control, operational reporting, OPEX/CAPEX input, fleet feedback, and disposal preparation.
• Ensure quality workmanship, correct diagnosis, final inspection, and reduced rework.
• Maintain safe work practices, good housekeeping, tool control, and compliance with company OH&S and RSPO requirements.
• Prepare accurate workshop records and reports on jobs completed, downtime, labour usage, parts usage, and recurring defects.

Applicants should have:

• A recognised trade certificate or higher qualification in a relevant technical field.
• At least 10 years’ relevant workshop, fleet, plant, or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience coordinating workshop operations and reporting operational issues to senior management.
• Strong skills in workflow control, manpower planning, quality, safety, and workshop discipline.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and workshop or fleet maintenance reporting systems.
• A current driver’s licence.

Experience in plantation, transport, construction, remote-area workshop, or large fleet operations will be highly regarded.

This is a senior role within the Vehicle Workshop operations.

A very competitive salary along with housing, utilities, motor vehicle, schooling at the companies International School, Medical Insurance, as well as other excellent benefits are provided.

To apply: Please email your expression of interest and CV to [email protected] NLT 5^th November 2026. IMPORTANT: Please title your email: Vehicle Workshop Operations Manager