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Nithin Edadan, Bodyshop Manager

Nithin Edadan

Bodyshop Manager·Maruti Suzuki

Qatar

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 9 months

Bodyshop Manager

January 2025 - Present

Maruti Suzuki

Kannur, India

January 2025 - Present

• Managed end-to-end bodyshop operations including accident repairs, denting, painting, and
final quality inspection.
• Planned and controlled daily workflow, technician allocation, and job prioritization to meet
delivery timelines.
• Coordinated with insurance companies for survey, approvals, estimates, and claim
settlements.
• Prepared accurate repair estimates, job cards, and cost approvals as per Maruti Suzuki
guidelines.
• Ensured compliance with Maruti Suzuki body repair standards, safety procedures, and quality
benchmarks.
• Supervised bodyshop technicians, painters, and support staff to maintain productivity and
workmanship quality.
• Monitored paint booth operations, color matching, and finish quality to ensure first-time-right
repairs.
• Controlled spare parts ordering, inventory, and VOR parts to minimize vehicle downtime.
• Handled customer interactions, service explanations, and complaint resolution related to
accident repairs.
• Conducted final vehicle inspection and ensured proper delivery standards before handover.
• Maintained bodyshop KPIs including turnaround time (TAT), rework ratio, productivity, and
customer satisfaction.
• Implemented cost control measures and reduced rework through quality audits and
technician training

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Management

Fleet & Maintenance Coordinator

January 2021 - November 2024

Tremendous Trips Tourism LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

January 2021 - November 2024

• Coordinated maintenance operations for a fleet of commercial and tourism vehicles.
• Planned preventive maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and operating costs.
• Liaised with workshops, suppliers, insurance companies, and vendors for repairs and approvals.
• Monitored vehicle availability, downtime, and maintenance expenditure.
• Managed service documentation, service history, and compliance records.
• Supported fleet replacement planning and ensured operational readiness.

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Workshop In-Charge

January 2018 - January 2021

Al Gawas Automotives

Doha, Qatar

January 2018 - January 2021

• Supervised daily workshop activities including job allocation, repair progress, and final
inspections.
• Ensured quality workmanship and first-time-fix compliance.
• Coordinated diagnostics, parts procurement, and repair approvals.
• Maintained workshop discipline, safety standards, and productivity targets.
• Handled customer interactions, service explanations, and complaint resolution.
• Reported workshop performance and operational issues to management.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Engineering

Sr. Service Advisor – Commercial vehicles and Heavy equipments (Etisalat Project)

April 2015 - January 2018

Massar Solutions PJSC (Government Sector)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2015 - January 2018

• Supervised fleet and government vehicle maintenance operations.
• Managed job cards, estimates, approvals, and service documentation.
• Coordinated diagnostics, road tests, quality checks, and final delivery.
• Liaised with parts, insurance providers, and onsite service teams.
• Conducted post-service follow-ups and client meetings.
• Onsite inspection for commercial vehicles and equipment such as Hino/Iveco/Man/Scania trucks
• Crane and Lifting equipment onsite inspection Palfinger/Dholanddia - SEWA project
• Heavy equipment - Manlift SEWA project
• Insurance claim (industrial damage for internal insurance claim)

Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services

Senior Service Officer

January 2014 - February 2015

Dynatrade Motors LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2014 - February 2015

• Managed service reception, customer advisory, and workshop coordination.
• Prepared repair orders with labor, parts, and cost estimates.
• Ensured timely completion of repairs and customer communication.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Service Advisor – Volkswagen Passenger Cars

July 2010 - August 2012

Ali & Sons LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2010 - August 2012

• Delivered Volkswagen brand service standards and customer satisfaction KPIs in a high
volume dealership environment.
• Received and greeted customers, identified service and repair requirements, and accurately
recorded details on job cards.
• Explained service recommendations, repair scope, costs, and timelines clearly to customers.
• Coordinated vehicle diagnostics, inspections, and road tests with workshop technicians.
• Prepared cost estimates and obtained customer approvals for repairs and additional work.
• Monitored repair progress and ensured timely vehicle delivery as per promised schedules.
• Liaised with parts department for availability, back-order tracking, and customer updates.
• Handled warranty claims and ensured compliance with Volkswagen repair procedures.
• Managed customer complaints and escalations in line with Volkswagen service standards.
• Conducted post-service follow-ups to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
• Promoted value-added services and accessories to improve workshop revenue.
• Maintained accurate service records using ELSA Pro, ETKA, and SAP DMS systems.
• Coordinated between service reception, workshop, and management to ensure smooth
operations.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

Service Advisor –

February 2008 - May 2010

Nandi Toyota

Bengaluru, India

February 2008 - May 2010

• Implemented Toyota TSA 7-step service process.
• Ensured quality repairs, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

the Oxford collage Bangalore

August 2007

August 2007

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

India

Board of technical education

January 2007

January 2007

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

India

Board of Secondary Education (Govt. of Kerala)

January 2002

January 2002

High school or equivalent, Commerce

India

Skills

Troubleshooting
Expert
Troubleshooting
Expert
Fault Diagnosis
Expert
Fault Diagnosis
Expert
Customer communication skill
Expert
Customer communication skill
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
Technical diagnosing
Expert
Technical diagnosing
Expert
Troubleshooting
Expert
Troubleshooting
Expert
Fault Diagnosis
Expert
Fault Diagnosis
Expert
CLAIMS PROCESSING
Intermediate
CLAIMS PROCESSING
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
Intermediate
COST ALLOCATION
Intermediate
COST ALLOCATION
Intermediate
PAINTING
Intermediate
PAINTING
Intermediate
PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
REACT JS JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY
Intermediate
REACT JS JAVASCRIPT LIBRARY
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
Intermediate
WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
Intermediate
WORKMANSHIP
Intermediate
WORKMANSHIP
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Beginner

English

Expert

Hindi

Native Speaker

Malayalam

Beginner

Kannada

Beginner

Hobbies and interests

watching air craft investigation on National geographic channel etc
Long Drive
Football,
Music,
Playing football and long drive