Pre Delivery Inspection Manager

About the role

The Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Manager will lead all PDI activities for Al‑Futtaim Automotive, ensuring vehicles and accessories are processed efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards while delivering strong customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a multibrand PDI strategy that optimises productivity, cost efficiency and customer‑oriented processes.
• Apply Lean Production and 5S/Kaizen methodologies to improve takt time, reduce waste and control inventory levels.
• Create a PDI competence centre to enhance service quality and lower operating costs.
• Design and roll out systems and processes that boost customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead end‑to‑end project plans, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage the P&L, set budgets, track key metrics and drive cost‑saving initiatives.
• Monitor performance data, adjust operational procedures and define metrics for facility performance.
• Coach and develop staff through individual development plans and succession planning.

Required profile

• Graduate degree in Engineering or Automotive; postgraduate diploma in Business Management is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive after‑sales, preferably with distributor and OEM exposure.
• Proven track record delivering high‑impact supply‑chain solutions and leading Kaizen projects.

Required skills

• SAP
• Microsoft Office applications
• Lean Production methodology
• Kaizen
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Planning
• Distribution
• Analytics