Shop Foreman
Middletown, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
Pay Range: $25–$35 per hour (based on experience)
Position Summary
The Shop Foreman is responsible for maximizing technician billable hours, maintaining high-quality repair standards, and ensuring clear, effective communication between Service Technicians, Service Advisors, and customers. This role plays a critical part in daily shop operations, workflow efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and manage the dispatch schedule to ensure Service Technicians are producing billable work; adjust workflow as needed
- Monitor daily production reports and take proactive action to improve efficiency
- Support Service Advisors by assisting with workflow management, allowing them to focus on selling and processing repair orders
- Review repair orders to ensure proper flat-rate application and that complaints, causes, and corrections are clear, complete, and accurate
- Confirm required photos and documentation are captured for all warranty repairs
- Anticipate, plan, and oversee vehicle movement in coordination with Lot Attendants
- Coach, mentor, and motivate Service Technicians to achieve performance and quality goals
- Lead by example using company core values as the operational guide
- Assist management in maintaining appropriate staffing levels and identifying training needs
- Perform workmanship and cleanliness inspections during and after repairs with a strong customer satisfaction focus
- Serve as the liaison between Service Advisors and Service Technicians
- Communicate directly with customers when additional information is needed regarding repairs
- Establish, enforce, and maintain shop safety standards and cleanliness
- Ensure shop vehicles, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and operational
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Shop Foreman directly supervises an assigned team of Service Technicians. Responsibilities include:
- Training and instruction on proper repair methods and procedures
- Planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring work
- Inspecting and approving completed repairs
- Evaluating technician performance
- Recommending corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Shop Foreman and/or Dispatcher
- Recreational vehicle experience and strong product knowledge preferred
- Manufacturing or production environment experience preferred
Core Competencies
- Excellent computer skills with strong attention to accurate data entry
- Highly detail-oriented and well-organized
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures
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