Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation
Port of Spain
Job Description
<ul><li>Creates annual operating plans that support strategic directions set by the Board and correlate with annual operating budgets; submits annual plans to CEO for approval.</li><li>Develops and implement Workflow processes to ensure the efficient running of the Workshops operations.</li><li>Develop and revise Policies and Procedures for the Operations Department, ensuring that they are current and meet.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides prompt and accurate information to keep the CEO appropriately informed of the organisation's productivity.</li><li>Insure accurate documentation of production and quality control data and records.</li><li>Direct and oversee site production and activities and personnel.</li><li>Ensures high safety standards at all times.</li><li>Direct production activities to insure safety and compliance with quality control standards and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Ensures that the organization maintains good housekeeping at all Facilities.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Projects management and maintenance and security of facilities.</li><li>Responsibility for the research and development of design systems that integrate material, equipment, information and people in the overall production processes.</li><li>Directs the Engineering Manager in the coordination of engineering projects, consultants/contractors.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversight of the organization's maintenance, safety and security measures and ensures that assessment are carried out to.</li><li>Communications strategy based on corporate strategic vision.</li><li>Ensures maintenance of VMCOTT's equipment and facilities.</li><li>Lead the development and execution of the Human Resources strategic plan and shorter term plans and initiatives to support the business strategies and promote a unified company culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with executive leadership and HR personnel to develop effective internal communications (between and among management and employees) to promote morale and achieve company-wide goals.</li><li>Provide leadership to the HR team and build organizational capability and effectiveness. Ensure a strong focus on internal customer satisfaction.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide HR advice and counsel to executive leadership on HR issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Accurately diagnose organizational issues ,develop solutions, and implement them.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp; Ensure compliance and maintain a through knowledge in such areas as labour laws of Trinidad and Tobago and other regulatory requirements.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead or oversee support to the HR Sub-Committee of the Board/Executive Chairman related to executive compensation and benefits and company-wide talent management/succession planning.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead or oversee teams working with HR on various People initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Promote quality, safety and security in all HR activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Plans, directs and manages the central procurement activities under the directions of the CEO and Board of Directors and the management of the company's warehousing operations.</li><li>Leads the effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.&nbsp;</li><li>Research and write reports, analyse documents and proposals as needed to assist the organization in determining and meeting its long and short term goals.</li><li>Manages the human capital of the organisation according to approved policies and procedures that fully conforms to current laws and regulations.</li><li>Overseas the operations of the assigned Departments and manages its compliance with legal and regulatory compliance.&nbsp;</li><li>Overseas Managers in developing annual budgets that supports operating plans, submits budgets for board approval.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides prompt and accurate information to keep the CEO appropriately informed of the organisation's productivity, talent management, materials and procurement, projects management and maintenance and security of facilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluate the departments and management performance on a regular basis.</li><li>Communications strategy based on the corporate strategic vision.</li><li>Ensures maintenance of the VMCOTT brand to retain existing customers and attract new potential customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<p>Workshop Operations (All VMCOTT's locations) inclusive of Service Units, Human Resources Materials and Procurement, Engineering, inclusive of Projects and Facilities.</p><p><br></p>
Key Competencies
<ul><li>Proven skills in business and financial management.</li><li>Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead a management team.&nbsp;</li><li>Effective problem-solving and mediation skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast -paced setting.</li><li>Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.</li><li>Experience in union and non-union settings preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience dealing with and presenting to senior leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Working knowledge of and experience managing staffing and labour relations.</li><li>Working knowledge of and experience managing safety initiatives and audits.</li><li>Working knowledge of and experience managing talent management functions such as learning and development, succession planning and performance management.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualification</b></p><ul><li>A First Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Management or Finance..</li><li>Post graduate qualification in Business Management/Operations Management will be an asset.</li><li>A minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience, preferably in the transportation or&nbsp; automotive industry.&nbsp;</li><li>Sound knowledge of local and international occupational safety and environment.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>