Manager, Workshop (Emirati Talent)

About AL TAIF

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.
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