Production Shop Manager/Shop Foreman

Job summary
New Country Mercedes-Benz is looking for an Production Shop Manager/Shop Foreman to oversee operations in an auto service and repair shop.Supervise a team of Technicians and ensure that production remains high and that all jobs are completed properly and on schedule.Exhibit expertise in servicing and repairing both new and vintage models as well as the ability to expand your knowledge as needed.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Maintaining acceptable levels of Technician productivity through motivational leadership• Recruit technicians to meet dealership staffing needs• Ensure all technicians are following company initiatives• Keeping your own product and technical knowledge up to date and at a high level• Providing technical and administrative training for Technicians in both classroom and on-the-job settings• Assisting Technicians with vehicle diagnosis and repair as needed• Ensuring communication and efficiency is being maintained between technicians, advisors and parts department• Reviewing the results of any new and/or unfamiliar diagnostic procedures with the Technician performing them• Road-testing and performing quality checks on vehicles with major repairs or as directed by management• Helping service sales staff to properly documenting Repair Order information
Requirements
• High school diploma or GED• Minimum 3 years experience in a dealership service facility• Strong technical expertise and the ability to learn how to repair both new and vintage vehicle models• Current and valid driver's license and proof of insurance• Basic computer proficiency• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen• Current position as a shop foreman, a plus• Experience with high-line autos, a plus
Key Skills Needed
• Motivational leadership• Recruitment• Product and technical knowledge• Vehicle diagnosis and repair• Communication• Efficiency• Quality checks• Documentation• Technical expertise• Computer proficiency
Benefits
• Medical and Dental• 401K Plan• Paid time off and vacation• Growth opportunities• Paid Training• Family owned and operated• Long term job security• Technician Specific Benefits• Uniforms provided• Work environment OSHA certified to current Quality Standards• Highly productive shop• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training• Clean and professional work environment• Competitive wages