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
2020.05 - 2023.11
- 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
2017.10 - 2020.05
- 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
2013.04 - 2017.09
- 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
2011.05 - 2013.03
- 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
2010.03 - 2011.04
- 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
2009.04 - 2010.03
- 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
2003.02 - 2008.09
- 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 2000.01 - 2000.11
Technical Diploma - Automotive Engineering
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
Nairobi. 2001.01 - 2003.11
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
2020.05 - 2023.11
Branch Manager
BUZEKI LOGISTICS LTD
2017.10 - 2020.05
Assistant Workshop manager
2013.04 - 2017.09
Assistant Transport Manager
2011.05 - 2013.03
Workshop Supervisor
2010.03 - 2011.04
Mechanic
2009.04 - 2010.03
Mechanic
HSP Engineering Works Eldoret
2003.02 - 2008.09
Technical Diploma - Automotive Engineering
Nairobi Technical Training Institute
2001.01 - 2003.11
Government Trade Test Grade III-MVM - Automotive Technology
Santa Grace Technical Institute
2000.01 - 2000.11