Shop Foreman

Description Position Summary: The Automotive Shop Foreman plays a critical leadership role in ensuring efficient shop operations, high-quality repairs, and a motivated technical team. This position requires strong communication skills, advanced problem‑solving abilities, and the capacity to organize workflow in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who leads by example, supports technician development, and collaborates effectively with both technicians and service advisors. Key Responsibilities: Motivate, encourage, and foster high morale within the technician team. Utilize strong critical‑thinking skills to troubleshoot issues, strategize solutions, and plan daily shop operations. Demonstrate thorough reading comprehension to interpret service publications and clearly explain information to the team. Communicate effectively with technicians and service advisors to ensure smooth workflow and accurate repair processes. Work independently with minimal supervision and take initiative in daily responsibilities. Coach, support, and direct technicians to reach performance and quality expectations. Receive constructive feedback professionally and apply it to improve performance. Provide constructive criticism in a respectful, growth‑oriented manner. Think quickly and adapt plans or workflows as situations change throughout the day. Organize and manage dispatching, technician assignments, and workload distribution to maintain efficiency and productivity. Qualifications: Previous experience in an automotive repair environment required; leadership experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to multitask and adapt in a fast‑paced environment. Solid understanding of automotive repair processes and service information systems. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairway Ford