Job Vacancies at Japan Motors (Ghana)

Tema, Ghana Posted 4 years ago Posted on Administration / Office / Operations, Analyst/ Quality Control, Education / Teaching / Training, Engineering / Technical, Human Resources / Recruitment

Japan Motors is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Quality Control Inspector
2.) HR, Training and Safety Officer
3.) Plant Manager, Vehicle Assembly Division (VAD)
4.) Process Engineer, Trim and Mechanical

In 1965 the corporate identity called Japan Motors Trading Company Limited, (Japan Motors for short) a private company limited by shares, was established. It grew out of a family motor vehicle spare parts and transport business, Kalmoni & Sons, started in 1920 by the late Salem Kalmoni who, eight years before, in 1912, had arrived in the then Gold Coast with his brother Sobhi from their native Lebanon.

The transport activity of the business was exceptionally vibrant in the 1930’s, servicing the country’s cocoa industry by trucking the beans from the hinterland to the coast, for onward shipment to Europe and North America.

In 1958 S. Kalmoni & Sons imported the first Japanese car onto the Ghanaian market. This car was called Datsun (now Nissan). There was no turning back after this and in 1962 S. Kalmoni & Sons gave birth to Japan Motors Trading Company which moved on to become a limited liability company in 1965.

Since then Japan Motors has become synonymous with the Nissan brand name. Throughout our history and under the leadership of second generation Kalmoni family members, Japan Motors has remained a private company with a commitment and dedication to its clients, its employees, and its community.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Quality Control Inspector
Japan Motors is recruiting below for their vehicle assembly plant at Tema: Quality Control Inspector

Job Summary

• Responsible for ensuring quality assembling of vehicles to a fine finishing

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Ensure “Global Quality Standards” deployment to shop floor
• Quality Control performance management
• Achieve and support Alliance Benchmarking and Plant health check Key Performance Indicators
• Develop New model risk mitigation by Quality Control development
• Conversant with Information management system/systems development and maintenance within Quality Assurance/Quality Control functions
• Ensure Quality Control skill enhancement – based on Global daily management diagnosis, standard operating sheet revision, compliance, detection & judgment capability
• Liaise Cross Functional Team activity with stakeholders in the creation, execution and successful completion of improvement plans & validation

Qualification Required & Experience

• Postgraduate Business Qualification – Advantageous
• Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution
• Post Graduate Business Qualification – Advantageous
• 5 to 8 Years Production, Quality Control, Audit experience in Automotive Industry
• Experience in Quality Audits – Short Alliance Vehicle Evaluation System
• Confident in presenting to various levels of management in various forums required standards
• Positive disposition & being solution orientated, whilst being able to work under pressure and maintain
• Analytical and able to interpret data
• Good emotional control & resilience with the ability to handle various personality types and situations with internal & external stakeholders
• Strong aptitude for leading or participating in cross functional and cross company activities & exercising initiative
• Forward thinking and more likely to take strategic perspective
• Ability to make sound, good and realistic judgments – based on limited data or complete data in accordance with policies & procedures
• Ability to identify and mitigate risk factors within projects and tasks
• Ability to plan, organise & control through effective Plan, Do, Check, Action (PDCA) of tasks
• Analytical, good problem-solving skills with a methodical & urgent approach
• Good written & verbal articulation skills in order to capture concerns and drive the resolution thereof
• Flexibility to work within Cross Functional Team, Cross Cultural Teams and independently & cross culturally in a diverse environment
• Applicant should have a valid passport

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send application with comprehensive CV’s by email or post to either one of the following addresses:

hrd3@japanmotors.com

OR

P.O.Box AN 5216,
Accra North

Closing Date: 04 February, 2021

2.) HR, Training and Safety Officer
Japan Motors is recruiting below for their vehicle assembly plant at Tema: HR, Training and Safety Officer

Job Summary

• Overall management of health and safety, operational risk control and fire management systems as required by the company

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Monitor continuous training of personnel
• To identify Human Resource issues within the organisation that require review and development to meet the necessary economic and social conditions of the business.
• To ensure that laid down Human Resource policies and administrative procedures are implemented and given uniform application throughout the organisation
• To advise and suggest where appropriate the development of Human Resource policies and new administrative procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Establish objective performance appraisal systems that ensure that employees performance are monitored and appropriate feedback provided
• Carry out Health Safety and Fire (HSF) Surveys
• Ensure all detection & suppression systems are serviced.
• Identify Health Safety and Fire (HSF) risks which might affect Assembly plant Organise and manage himself/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively
• Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
• Maintain operating control parameters and control methods

Qualification Required & Experience

• Degree in Business Administration (Human Resource Option) and related qualification in Health, safety and Fire Management Course)
• 5 – 8 yrs. experience in Risk Management, Health, Safety and Fire, plus experience in loss control and fire management, including fire systems design and installation (detection and suppression).
• In depth knowledge of Health Safety and Fire (HSF) strategies and measures
• Knowledge of risk assessment strategies and methods to minimise, mitigate or manage risks.
• In depth knowledge of local and international HSF legislation and standards
• Must be able to communicate at all levels.
• Be able to analyse problems / opportunities.
• Be able to formulate strategies / plans.
• Knowledge of Labour Act 2003(Act 651)
• Must have a participative leadership style which optimises individual and team input inter-group interactions.
• Must have a well-developed ability to develop credibility, trust and cooperation in interpersonal and/or
• Must have a well-developed ability to plan, implement and control business activities for optimal results.
• Must be an assertive, structured and proactive individual who is capable of taking initiative in decision-making situations
• Applicant should have a valid passport

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send application with comprehensive CV’s by email or post to either one of the following addresses:

hrd1@japanmotors.com

OR

P.O.Box AN 5216,
Accra North

Closing Date: 04 February, 2021

3.) Plant Manager, Vehicle Assembly Division (VAD)
Japan Motors is recruiting below for their vehicle assembly plant at Tema: Plant Manager, Vehicle Assembly Division (VAD)

Job Summary

• Assures the build quality and integrity of vehicles produced in the manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Develop VAD Production strategy, in support with the manufacturing strategy
• Involved in developing & implementing a Manufacturing strategy
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Corporate Governance, legislation & industry standards to minimize risks
• VAD budget accurately compiled
• VAD budget reported & monitored monthly & remedial actions taken to address variances
• Overhead budget accurately compiled & implemented according to set parameters
• Overhead budget reported & monitored monthly & remedial actions taken to address variances
• Ensure cost control according to forecasted budget & set parameters
• Ensure compliance with set quality standards and specs through monthly audits
• Ensure accurate tracking of product satisfaction index (PSI) to improve market competitiveness
• Manage key performance commitment items of leadership team to ensure achievement of departmental objectives
• Maximise and fully develop current latent potential of employees
• Recruit, select and retain competent employees according to world-class standards
• Manage Industrial Relations according to company policies & procedures
• Ensure a safe working environment according to safety standards and legislation compliance

Qualification Required & Experience

• Engineering (Mechanical) & MBA/ or MBA Equivalent from a recognised Institution
• 6-8 years within Automotive and Manufacturing environment, at least 5-6 years within Quality Assurance domain
• Aptitude to develop, improve and establish guidelines and standards
• Evaluate actual practice against procedure in order to identify discrepancies
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain required standards
• Ability to keep up to date with market trends
• Understand the company’s strategic objectives and how they relate to your job
• Comply with legislation industry regulations, professional and organizational codes
• Identify areas where re-engineering processes will improve systems or structures
• Manage the function by using versatility to communicate and cooperate with suppliers and
• Keep up to date with modern business practices and methods co-workers
• Able to secure results through other people through planning, organizing, leading and control
• Monitor vendor/supplier recruitment and product selection
• Ensure that projects, strategies and plans remain within the budgetary constraints
• Strategic thinking
• Decision-making & problem-solving skills
• Mentorship and Coaching skills
• Cross Functional skills
• Applicant should have a valid passport

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send application with comprehensive CV’s by email or post to either one of the following addresses:

hrd3@japanmotors.com

OR

P.O.Box AN 5216,
Accra North

Closing Date: 04 February, 2021

4.) Process Engineer, Trim and Mechanical

Japan Motors is recruiting below for their vehicle assembly plant at Tema: Process Engineer, Trim and Mechanical

Job Summary

• To provide the production department with accurate documentations and engineering capabilities to produce the vehicles to the required levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Continuously liaison, negotiate and delivering information with service providers, end-users, suppliers
• Ensure all documentations, machinery and equipment are issued and training provided
• Evaluate and monitor final product and remedial actions taken to address variances
• Submit monthly analysis and reports on status according to set parameters
• Ensure vehicles assembled to specifications
• Ensure evaluation of local components for approval

Qualification Required & Experience

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised Institution
• 5 to 8 years in process engineering with Manufacturing Industry
• Capacity to maintain and follow set guidelines and references with regards to business operations
• Understanding of standards, processes and the way operations are combined in terms as to implement them
• Ability to actively, analyse and improve methods or processes
• Understand the technical fundamentals of needs and feasibility analysis
• Acquire up-to-date knowledge of related fields
• Adeptness to deal with, supervise and interact with coworkers
• Ability to initiate action and make decisions
• Ability to utilise manpower effectively
• Understand the acquisition of skills and knowledge through informal learning process by on-the-job training well as the formal training process
• Ability to motivate, manage and control and maintain team effectiveness and efficiency
• Ability to use basic business communication skills
• Decision -making and problem-solving skills
• Drive for results
• Information search ability Analytical skills
• Applicant should have a valid passport

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send application with comprehensive CV’s by email or post to either one of the following addresses:

hrd@japanmotors.com

OR

P.O.Box AN 5216,
Accra North

Closing Date: 04 February, 2021

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