AUTOMOTIVE FOREMAN

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.