Production Manager - Retail Corporate Office

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-9780

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Al-Futtaim's Retail Division holds a stable of world class brands operating in buoyant markets with huge growth prospects. Some of our brands are Marks & Spencer, Toys R Us, and IKEA as well as Robinsons with a range of smaller brands selected for their appeal to the markets in which we operate. We currently operate our Retail outlets across the Middle East and in South East Asia.

We have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout the UAE, Egypt and GCC countries. We are in the final stages of outline planning for massive growth and need to prepare for the next phase of this program.

We are currently looking for a Production Manager to join our dynamic teams at Retail Divisional office to manage and provide a commercial, procurement and production resource for the Retail Store Decelopment Project office/team.

This role will report to Assistant General Manager and involves the following responsibilities:

Prepare and issue of standardised tender documents liaising within internal external design agencies,
Prepare reports/recommendations for variation claims and final account reconciliation, assist in contractor selection.
Manage of AFR procurement function in compliance with AF audit requirements.
Line management of the Procurement Manager to ensure that all procurement is in line with AF company policy
Manageme of reconciliation of merchandising equipment deliveries against original placed orders
Identify and develop AFR approved suppliers for the supply and installation of merchandising equipment in UAE and other regions i.e. KSA
Coordinate with brand principles, internal/external design agencies to prequalify suppliers
Manage and ensure supplier production delivery/schedules are agreed and met in line with project delivery.
Manage build and finish quality of all manufactured items prior to delivery to site

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

* Minimum five years' experience working in an Interior Design / OS / Project Management/Production Office Environment.
* A technical degree or equivalent in Design/Qs/Architecture or Civil Engineering..
* Extensive knowledge of suppliers within the UAE market
* knowledge and proficiency in the use of  design, project management and office software
* Ability to create accurate standardized tender documentation
* Commercial awareness when analyzing returned tenders and variation claims
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Problem solving skills
* Knowledge of work flow process
* Good organizing skills
* Deadline oriented
* Computer literate
* Flexible attitude

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.

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