PDI Foreman | Automotive

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:
- Ensure PDI centre is focussed towards high standards of Associate & Customer Engagement. Sustains high quality of Production & Process standards. Maintains benchmark. Follows SOP & adheres to Company agreed SLA and ensure Kaizen initiatives in CFS PDI centre is implemented, improved & sustained.

What you will do:
- Oversee that PDI & PPO Operations consistently produce high-quality work, optimize output, and minimize work stoppages to meet Sales demand.
- Verify that all sections of PDI & PPO consistently adhere to SOPs.
- Implement and sustain 5S & Kaizen initiatives.
- Facilitate training for new models, special action models, and related Product, PDI, PPO processes.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and performance excellence among Associates.
- Maintain compliance with HSSE standards by ASU Associates and outsourced manpower.
- Ensure Teamwork & Performance oriented culture amongst Associates.
- Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results, higher efficiencies through Kaizen, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving concerns & on time reporting of production summaries.
- Accident and incident reporting & counter measure to reduce accident to zero.
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

- Proficient in training and coaching, building strong relationships, and effectively utilizing skills.
- Skilled in delivering exceptional customer service.
- Capable of upholding a fair and consistent set of standards.
- Adept at adjusting priorities and managing time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

About the Team:
The role will report to the Branch Incharge. You will be working in a busy workshop environment and handling a team of around 20 Technicians.

What Equips You For The Role:
- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience in foreman or Supervisory position in Dealership Service or Dealership PDI Centre

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.