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Bernard Kiptoo Koech

Eldoret,Kenya

Summary

Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Multi-skilled individual seeks opportunity developing practical management experience within maintenance and servicing role. Skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering for adaptable support. Meets strict work schedules through tactical planning and team coordination.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Workshop Maintenance Manager

AMM ENGINEERING WORKS LTD
05.2020 - 11.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames
  • Prepared daily reports of trucks repairs and spares consumption
  • Followed up on truck breakdowns along the highway and ensured on smooth truck turn around
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
  • Making use of repairable's as cost cutting measure
  • Kept truck clean at all times to maintain good company image
  • Liaising with transport department on proper driver per truck allocation
  • Ensuring quality of spare parts are procured
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Branch Manager

BUZEKI LOGISTICS LTD
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • In charge of all operations (Fleet and workshop management) in the branch level and reporting to the General manager
  • Ensured all supervisors work hand in hand with all the teams to achieve the set goals at close of business
  • Making sure there is cost reduction in all fields of operations, and quality parts procured
  • Ensured vehicle maintenance records is up to date
  • Made vehicle insurance and licensing compliance in order
  • Championing internal in-house training to all staff
  • Ensure all trucks kept in good conditions and clean always.

Assistant Workshop manager

04.2013 - 09.2017
  • Supervise the workshop team i.e
  • The supervisors, mechanics and turn men to fix trucks timely and have them ready and also ensure quality checks is done to the standard
  • Reporting to the workshop manager by giving reports on the workshop progress including pending work and spares needed
  • Ensuring that requisition of spares is done correctly to reduce cost
  • Preparing of in-house training for all staff
  • Close follow up of all breakdowns along the highway.

Assistant Transport Manager

05.2011 - 03.2013
  • Preparing drivers leave schedule
  • Ensuring proper driver per truck allocation
  • Conducting defensive trainings to drivers
  • Keeping proper records of fuel cards for close check on truck consumptions
  • Ensuring proper truck handing over when another driver takes a truck
  • Ensuring all trucks are kept clean at all times.

Workshop Supervisor

03.2010 - 04.2011
  • Opening and closing of job cards
  • Proper allocation of mechanics and other staff as per the work plan
  • Making sure requested spare parts and tyres are fitted in the trucks appropriate
  • Making sure all safety procedures are observed and adhered to
  • Conducting breakdowns timely
  • Keeping proper records for all the day's work.

Mechanic

04.2009 - 03.2010
  • Performing general repairs as per the supervisor's allocation
  • Exercising full repairs in all repairable parts to reduce on cost
  • Working under minimal supervision.

Mechanic

HSP Engineering Works Eldoret
02.2003 - 09.2008
  • Repairing all trucks as per the allocation
  • Ensuring proper diagnosis before work commences to avoid wrong spares being used hence reducing cost.

Education

Government Trade Test Grade III-MVM - Automotive Technology

Santa Grace Technical Institute
Eldoret
01.2000 - 11.2000

Technical Diploma - Automotive Engineering

Nairobi Technical Training Institute
Nairobi.
01.2001 - 11.2003

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Policies and procedures

Interests

INTERESTS/HOBIES: , Travelling, reading books and visiting the needy, also participating in social voluntary service.

Additional Information

REFFEREES.

Mr.Gilbert Koech

Sales Manager TOYOTA EAST AFRICA

0721208833

Wilson Kiba

Workshop Manager BUZEKI ENT LTD

0721 662430



Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Workshop Maintenance Manager

AMM ENGINEERING WORKS LTD
05.2020 - 11.2023

Branch Manager

BUZEKI LOGISTICS LTD
10.2017 - 05.2020

Assistant Workshop manager

04.2013 - 09.2017

Assistant Transport Manager

05.2011 - 03.2013

Workshop Supervisor

03.2010 - 04.2011

Mechanic

04.2009 - 03.2010

Mechanic

HSP Engineering Works Eldoret
02.2003 - 09.2008

Technical Diploma - Automotive Engineering

Nairobi Technical Training Institute
01.2001 - 11.2003

Government Trade Test Grade III-MVM - Automotive Technology

Santa Grace Technical Institute
01.2000 - 11.2000

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