Manager, Workshop

Edge Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent maintenance service provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to lead a team in ensuring the effective maintenance of Patria 8x8 and MRAP vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with 6-10 years of supervisory experience in vehicle maintenance. Strong communication skills in English and proficiency in SAP are essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 6-10 years of supervising light/heavy vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Previous military or automotive management experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop employees.
• Oversee maintenance activities for Patria 8x8 and MRAP vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental directives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication in English

SAP usage

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Various workshop tools

Job description

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, And personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the immediate leadership, guidance and supervision for all assigned -Workshop employees.
• Plan and oversee the execution of all maintenance activities within the -Workshop, with particular emphasis on Patria 8x8 and MRAP vehicles.
• Ensure that all maintenance inspections, servicing, rebuilds, overhauls and repairs are accomplished in accordance with all technical manuals, KPIs and OEM specifications.
• Develop, implement, revise and enforce all maintenance directives within the -Workshop.
• Develop, implement, revise and enforce all quality directives as part of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System program.
• Oversee, monitor and review final inspections performed at the conclusion of maintenance to ensure a quality vehicle, assembly or subassembly is provided to the customer.
• Review, prioritise and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) in accordance with SAP PM orders.
• Review, approve and/or reject all “Waiting Manager Approval” maintenance orders within SAP.
• Change the status from “Awaiting Spares” to “In-Progress Awaiting Spares” in SAP when applicable.
• Approve or reject all additional maintenance tasks within SAP.
• Monitor and update all daily and weekly reports within SAP.
• Oversee the storage and disposal of all hazardous materials in accordance with all environmental directives and host country regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
• Ensure all issued tools, test equipment and high-value property is maintained in a serviceable condition, routinely inventoried and safeguarded.
• Ensure that all Patria 8x8 and MRAP spare parts research is performed and that only required spare parts are requisitioned in the appropriate quantities.
• Ensure that all maintenance related documentation is completed in accordance with all maintenance directives.
• Ensure that all residual spare parts are returned to the Main Store in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all unserviceable “direct exchange” assemblies, subassemblies and components are returned to the Store in a timely manner.
• Review the job performance and training of all -Workshop employees to ensure the successful and effective accomplishment of all required tasks.
• Recommend and provide additional training when determined necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering is required, Master degree is preferred, or Equivalent years of Experiences in the same field
• A minimum of six to ten years of experience supervising, managing, and/or directing light and heavy tracked and/or wheeled vehicle maintenance is preferred.
• Previous military experience or automotive industry management experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software and SAP is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.
• Have, or be able to obtain a valid UAE driver’s license.