AUTOMOTIVE FOREMAN

AUTOMOTIVE FOREMAN

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervisory and personnel management:

Schedules, assigns, and reviews work for automotive technicians and support staff.

Trains and mentors new and junior mechanics to help them develop their skills.

Conducts performance reviews for service technicians and addresses concern.

Fosters a positive work environment and promotes teamwork.

Operational oversight:

Monitors and updates the shop's service job type, PMS, GJ, BRP and Warranty repair orders..

Oversees the maintenance and repair of shop equipment and specialized tools.

Technical guidance and quality control:

Assists technicians in diagnosing complex or difficult vehicle problems.

Performs quality control inspections, including test-driving completed vehicles, to eliminate back

jobs.

Maintains a consistently high level of service and ensures repairs meet safety and distributor/

manufacturer standards.

Safety and compliance:

Establishes and enforces safety standards and procedures to comply with company code of

conduct and policy.

Qualifications and skills

Experience: Most automotive foreman roles require 3 to 6 years of experience as an automotive

technician, with at least some of that time spent in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Certifications:

(NCI and NCII) certifications: Essential for demonstrating technical expertise.

Other licenses: A valid driver's license is typically required.

Technical skills:

Thorough knowledge of vehicle diagnostic methods, automotive repair, and preventative

maintenance.

Proficiency with diagnostic equipment and shop management software.

Leadership and interpersonal skills:

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Excellent time management, organizational, and delegation abilities.

A positive attitude and the ability to motivate and mentor a team.