PDI Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule PDI activities including mechanical checks, body inspection, cleaning, and accessory installation.
• Ensure all vehicles are inspected and cleared according to OEM and company standards.
• Monitor daily PDI workflow through Yard Management System (YMS) and ensure full process compliance.
• Maintain operational flow to meet dispatch and delivery deadlines.

• Identify and document vehicle defects, damages, or missing components.
• Ensure accurate completion of inspection checklists and system entries.
• Submit daily and weekly operational reports to management.
• Escalate technical issues or repeated defects to the PDI Manager.

• Manage a team of PDI technicians and helpers across shifts.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor team performance, and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Conduct on-the-job training and promote quality, safety, and discipline.

• Ensure availability and proper usage of tools, PPE, and diagnostic equipment.
• Monitor tool servicing schedules and report malfunctioning equipment.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping standards in the workshop area.

• Coordinate with stockyard, transportation, and operations teams to align vehicle inspection and delivery timelines.
• Support inspection readiness for new vehicle models or customer‑specific requirements.
• Ensure internal and external communication related to vehicle readiness is timely and accurate.

• Education:
  
  Diploma or bachelor’s in automotive or mechanical engineering.
• PDI Workshop
  
  Experience:
  
  2–3 years.
• Experience with YMS and inspection system usage.

• Vehicle inspection standards, team scheduling, and shift allocation using YMS.
• Checklist compliance, defect detection, and quality reporting.
• Accessory installation knowledge, tool management, workshop safety, and inspection SLA monitoring.
• PDI/Workshop experience and familiarity with inspection systems.