Steve Ferns

Workshop Supervisor seeking next opportunity.

Salmiya, Hawalli, Kuwait

About

Well experienced service professional in the luxury automobile industry Current Career Profile: -Advise customers about service outcome, warranty protections and potential cost savings -Provide an extensive reach on PDI section to attain a time bound promise delivery -Help customers decide between trading in a car and fixing it through our workshop and advise on preowned warranty and existing recall campaigns. -Consult with Warranty Department on possible factory goodwill prior to major work (whilst ensuring both cost savings to workshop without compromise on quality for customers) -Manage and oversee the service center’s workflow, job scheduling, provide cover during workshop manager’s absence/ leave when required. -Extensive background and training in all aspects of high performance vehicles / automotive management, including quality control and workshop supervision. -Diagnose issues, troubleshoot where necessary, and supervise quality controllers’ team and technicians. -Experienced in conducting performance appraisal of team leaders, quality controllers & technicians in mechanical and technical applications -Strong technical skills, quick learner and product knowledge -The ability to work under pressure, go the extra mile to serve customers. -Commercial awareness and the ability to understand customer needs and deliver quality service

Experience

  • Workshop Supervisor at Mercedes Benz Kuwait at Mercedes-Benz Kuwait - Al Mulla Automobiles Co.
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Workshop Supervisor for Mercedes Benz, Shuwaikh- Kuwait: January 2019- Present Responsible for supervision and assisting technicians to ensure that diagnosis and repair operations in the workshop are performed correctly and efficiently to maintain high customer satisfaction levels.

  • Behbehani Motors Company (Kuwait)
    • Senior Quality Controller-Porsche Centre Kuwait
      Apr 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Quality Controller at Porsche Centre Kuwait
      Dec 2007 - Mar 2014 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    • Workshop Technician at Porsche Centre Kuwait
      Apr 2003 - Nov 2007 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      Certified by Porsche GmbH as “Zertifizierter Porsche Techniker” Successfully completed Level 1& Level 2 of the “Porsche Ignition Challenge”, among select candidates ,from the Porsche Middle East division Porsche Certified Training Received for:  Noise Vibration Harshness March 2018 (Dubai)  The New Panamera January 2017 (Dubai)  The New 911 September 2008 (Dubai)  After Sales Wheel March 2008 (Dubai)  Introduction to Carrera GT July 2006 (Germany)  Basic Electrics June 2005 (Dubai)  Introduction to the 997 & Guided Fault Finding October 2004 (Dubai)  Introduction to Porsche June 2004 (Dubai)  General Diagnosis May 2003 (Dubai)

  • Workshop Supervisor at Car Torque Ltd.-authorized dealers for TATA Motors
    Aug 1999 - Aug 2001 · 2 yrs 1 mo