Workshop Supervisor Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead daily workshop operations and allocate workloads across the technical team. You will drive productivity, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of vehicles while maintaining a Fix It Right culture.

The role requires a diploma or degree in automotive/engineering, 10+ years of experience in automobile dealerships with at least 5 years in workshop management, and strong KPI, ERP, and inventory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong understanding of automotive dealership and workshop operations.
• Ability to manage productivity, utilisation, quality, and operational KPIs.
• Customer-focused and results-driven mindset.
• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of workshop inventory management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to lead change and continuously improve workshop performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily workshop operations and allocate workloads across the technical team.
• Drive technician productivity, utilisation, efficiency, and overall workshop performance.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently maintained and promote a strong Fix It Right culture.
• Monitor work progress and ensure vehicles are completed and delivered within agreed timelines.
• Identify technical and operational concerns and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Coach and develop team members through on-the-job training and individual development plans.
• Manage workshop tools, equipment, consumables, and inventory effectively.
• Ensure warranty repairs are completed in line with established processes and requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and operational enhancement projects.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and workshop organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Workshop operations knowledge

Productivity management

Customer focus

Planning & organizing

Inventory management

ERP systems

Change management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Automobile Engineering

Automotive certifications

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead and manage daily workshop operations and effectively allocate workloads across the technical team.

• Drive technician productivity, utilisation, efficiency, and overall workshop performance.

• Ensure quality standards are consistently maintained and promote a strong Fix It Right culture.

• Monitor work progress and ensure vehicles are completed and delivered within agreed timelines.

• Identify technical and operational concerns and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Coach and develop team members through on-the-job training and individual development plans.

• Manage workshop tools, equipment, consumables, and inventory effectively.

• Ensure warranty repairs are completed in line with established processes and requirements.

• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and operational enhancement projects.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and workshop organisation.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Strong understanding of automotive dealership and workshop operations.

• Ability to manage productivity, utilisation, quality, and operational KPIs.

• Customer-focused and results-driven mindset.

• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills.

• Good knowledge of workshop inventory management.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

• Ability to lead change and continuously improve workshop performance.

About the Team

You will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced automotive aftersales operation where teamwork, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction are key priorities. You will collaborate closely with technical and operational teams to ensure smooth workshop performance and an excellent customer experience.

What Equips You for the Role

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Relevant automotive technical certifications.

• Minimum 10 years of overall experience within automobile dealerships, including at least 5 years in a workshop management position.

• Strong knowledge of automotive workshop and aftersales processes.

• Proven experience leading and developing technical teams.

• Strong understanding of performance KPIs, ERP systems, and inventory management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.