Bernd Steinborn
Mechanic
Omaruru/Erongo Region, Namibia
Summary
Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific motivator and planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors and customer needs. Spare Parts Manager experienced in leading and developing teams to meet company growth and profitability goals. Employs proficient use of MS Office to effectively present parts data and respond to inquiries to enhance service quality.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spare Parts Manager
Caspers Car Repair centre
Omaruru
05.2021 - Current
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored inventory to maximize turns and minimize obsolescence.
- Liaised with internal teams to develop, implement and maintain proactive sales and marketing approach for distribution of parts and services.
- Collaborated with service department and collision center to provide timely and accurate parts fulfillment.
Mechanic
Jaekel Autotreff/Hajo Jaekel
Achim
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Radiometric Downhole Logging Technician /Radiometric Downhole Logging Technician /General Foreman
Langer Heinrich Mine
Swakopmund
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers.
Motorcycle Mechanic and Workshop Supervisor
Duneworx Yamaha
Swakopmund
04.2010 - 07.2012
- Operated diagnostic equipment to better educate customers on problems with their vehicles.
- Disassembled subassembly units checking alignment, freedom of movement and corrosion control.
- Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
- Fabricated parts and components for repairs to motorcycle frame adding support and durability.
- Inspected and replaced tires and suggested best type of tires based on customer needs and riding history.
Mechanic and Foreman
Omaruru Engineering Works
Omaruru
04.2007 - 12.2009
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Mechanic
Central Garage
Omaruru
03.1998 - 03.2007
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Mechanic
Scherers Garage
Omaruru
03.1989 - 02.1998
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Education
Diploma - Hardware & Network Support Technician
Institute of Information Technology
Swakopmund/Namibia2014
Associate of Science - Vehicle Mechanic And Electrician
Berufsbildende Schulen Des Landkreises Nienburg
Hoya/Germany08.1985
High School Diploma -
Realschule Mit Gymnasialem Zug Hoya
Hoya07.1981
Skills
- POS systems operations
- Promotional planning
- Goal Setting
- Customer Relations
- Returns processing
- Purchasing oversight
- Improving customer satisfaction
- Stock management
- Operations management
Certification
- Vehicle Mechanic & Electrician, at Autohaus Gruenhagen, Germany - 1982-1985
- Certified Microsoft, Excel Level 1 & 2, The Institute of Information Technology, Swakopmund, Namibia -March 2015.
- Senior Mechanic in Maintenance & Engineering Department, Langer Heinrich Uranium (PTY) LTD, Namibia - August 2012-July 2018.
- Professional Supervisory Skills, Visions Consulting, Swakopmund Namibia, 20 August 2015.
Photography
Enjoying Nature and Wildlife Photography
Languages
German
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Spare Parts Manager
Caspers Car Repair centre
05.2021 - Current
Mechanic
Jaekel Autotreff/Hajo Jaekel
09.2018 - 11.2019
Radiometric Downhole Logging Technician /Radiometric Downhole Logging Technician /General Foreman
Langer Heinrich Mine
08.2012 - 08.2018
Motorcycle Mechanic and Workshop Supervisor
Duneworx Yamaha
04.2010 - 07.2012
Mechanic and Foreman
Omaruru Engineering Works
04.2007 - 12.2009
Mechanic
Central Garage
03.1998 - 03.2007
Mechanic
Scherers Garage
03.1989 - 02.1998
Diploma - Hardware & Network Support Technician
Institute of Information Technology
Associate of Science - Vehicle Mechanic And Electrician
Berufsbildende Schulen Des Landkreises Nienburg
High School Diploma -
Realschule Mit Gymnasialem Zug Hoya
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