Shop Foreman

Description

Reineke Ford of Fostoria is currently looking for a working shop foreman.   

An automotive shop foreman performs and assists with the day-to-day operations of an auto repair shop.  

They are responsible for the quality and efficiency of repairs.  

Responsibilities 

• Team management: Oversee a team of mechanics and technicians and self-manage their own workload.   

• Quality control: Ensure all repair work meets industry standards and customer expectations  

• Customer service: Address customer inquiries and complaints including test drive with customers, provide estimates, and explain repairs to customers, techs, advisors and management.   

• Parts: Assist in listing all needed parts for each repair including price, quantity and availability.   

• Administrative duties: Follow manufacturer and company policy and procedure for diagnostic steps, repair procedure, estimates and documenting repairs.  Complete manufacturer training in a timely manner.     

• Repair work: Make quality repairs on cars, trucks, follow manufacturer repair procedures.   

• Work Experience:  Prefer 5 years of industry work experience, Ford training and certifications is preferred but not a requirement.  A willingness to obtain Ford Certifications is a requirement as training becomes available.  Strong diagnostic ability is a must, self-motivated and a willingness to help others with repairs and tools needed. 

Qualifications

• Education and experience 

• Perform work specified on maintenance and repair orders with efficiency. 

• Diagnose and repair vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification. 

• Perform routine inspections, system diagnostics, full automotive troubleshooting and testing 

• Explain mechanical diagnosis and required repairs in a non-technical manner to service advisors and customers 

• Inspect and test vehicles and record findings, so that necessary repairs can be made and provide labor and time estimates for additional automotive repairs. 

• Mechanical and troubleshooting skills and ability to operate electronic diagnostic equipment 

• Team-oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service 

• Valid driver’s license, clean, insurable, driving record 

• Professional references to verify your work experience 

• Own tools appropriate to skill level