Shop Foreman
Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 77 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc.
and now span 10 states across the country and boast 33 locations with over 1200 employees. We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations.
We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well.
Shop Foreman Job Summary
The primary function of the Shop Foreman is to supervise the night shift service technicians, verify quality of each Service Technician’s workmanship, provide hands on training and improve efficiency and productivity by maintaining training and quality control goals set forth by the Service Manager.
Shop Foreman Duties and Responsibilities
1. Communicates capacity status throughout the shift with day shift foremen.
2. Assigns work to Service Technicians based upon their skill level and the time-of-completion directed by the promise dates.
3. Personally performs quality control checks of workmanship on each service project.
4. Coordinates communication between Night Shift Supervisor and Service Technician regarding recommended services, changes in repairs, costs, and time-of-completion.
5. Monitors efficiency on each Technician, helps improve their skill level and work performance through better supervision, work assignment, and training.
6. Assists Day Shift Foremen and Service Manager regarding the Internship and day to day activities in the shop.
7. Cultivates Intern and Apprentice Technicians, training and managing productivity to encourage growth.
Shop Foreman Qualifications
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. High school diploma or the equivalent. Two years of experience as a heavy duty truck repair technician.
Working knowledge of all heavy truck repair methods. One year supervisory experience desired. Excellent communication and managerial skills.
Valid Commercial Driver's License and good driving record. Professional personal appearance.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift, lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel.
Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Must climb in and out of customer's vehicles to record information and road drive.
S / he may be required to wear a dealership uniform.
BENEFITS
We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.
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