Summary
Al-Futtaim is hiring a Workshop Supervisor for its automotive operations in Saudi Arabia. The role oversees workshop workflow, technician allocation, repair quality, productivity, safety and coordination with service advisors and parts teams. Applicants need 6–8 years of franchised dealership workshop experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role, and a diploma or degree in a relevant technical discipline. Experience with OEM diagnostic systems, dealership management platforms and modern vehicle technologies is requested.
The posting
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Job Requisition ID: 177895
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
Position Summary
The Workshop Supervisor leads the day-to-day operation of the workshop floor, ensuring technicians deliver repairs and services to OEM standards, on time, first time, and within standard labour hours.
The role is directly accountable for technician productivity, workshop throughput, repair quality, and adherence to safety and housekeeping standards. Acting as the operational bridge between Service Advisors, Parts, and the Technician team, the Workshop Supervisor protects customer commitments and dealership profitability through disciplined floor management, strong technical leadership, and continuous operational control.
By driving workshop efficiency and maintaining zero-defect standards, the role plays a critical part in customer satisfaction, aftersales profitability, and OEM compliance.
Workshop Operations & Productivity
• Allocate Repair Orders (ROs) to technicians based on skill level, technical complexity, and workload capacity to maximize labour utilization and productivity
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) continuously throughout the day, removing operational bottlenecks and ensuring promised delivery times are achieved
• Ensure technicians follow OEM repair manuals, approved diagnostic procedures, and dealership standard operating processes for every job
• Drive workshop KPIs including productivity, efficiency, labour utilization, and technician performance against monthly operational targets
• Control workshop flow to optimize bay usage, technician allocation, and service turnaround times
Quality & Technical Standards
• Conduct final quality inspections on completed repairs prior to vehicle release to eliminate repeat repairs, customer comebacks, and warranty risks
• Investigate technical failures, repeat repairs, and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions and technician coaching where required
• Ensure proper usage of Special Service Tools (SSTs), diagnostic equipment, calibration systems, and OEM-approved repair methods
• Monitor adherence to technical service bulletins (TSBs), recall procedures, and manufacturer technical updates across the workshop team
Team Leadership & People Development
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Technicians, Electrical Technicians, and PDI Technicians across daily workshop operations
• Identify technical skill gaps and coordinate with Technical Trainers to schedule OEM certification programs and internal development plans
• Conduct daily workshop briefings covering workload planning, safety updates, technical bulletins, and performance expectations
• Support technician discipline, attendance management, performance reviews, and succession planning within the workshop team
Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping
• Enforce all HSE standards across the workshop including PPE usage, safe lifting procedures, hazardous material handling, and equipment safety compliance
• Maintain workshop housekeeping standards aligned with OEM dealer audit expectations and 5S operational standards
• Ensure calibration schedules, workshop certifications, equipment maintenance, and safety inspections remain current and audit-ready
• Support compliance with warranty standards, OEM audits, internal controls, and dealership operational governance
Coordination & Reporting
• Coordinate closely with Service Advisors regarding additional repair approvals, customer commitments, delivery deadlines, and delay communication
• Liaise with Parts teams to escalate Vehicle-Off-Road (VOR) cases and ensure urgent parts availability for workshop continuity
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering workshop productivity, labour efficiency, quality performance, and technician KPIs to the Service Manager
• Support service planning decisions through accurate operational reporting and workshop performance analysis
Educational Requirements
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• OEM-certified Master Technician qualification or equivalent advanced technical certification is highly preferred
Experience Requirements
• Minimum 6–8 years of workshop experience within a franchised automotive dealership, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Strong technical career progression from Technician to Workshop Supervisor within dealership operations
• Proven experience managing technician productivity, First Time Right (FTR), labour efficiency, and customer comeback reduction in high-volume workshops
Technical Skills
• Strong working knowledge of OEM diagnostic systems, repair procedures, technical manuals, and warranty processes
• Proficiency in Dealer Management Systems (DMS) such as SAP, Kerridge, Autoline, or equivalent dealership platforms
• Solid understanding of EV/HV systems, ADAS calibration, vehicle electronics, and modern automotive technologies is highly desirable
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, technical service bulletins, and manufacturer repair instructions accurately
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications for operational reporting and workshop analysis
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.