Shop Foreman – Meadowvale
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Job summary
The automotive shop foreman will manage the daily operations of the auto shop, including supervising technicians, apprentices and installers, maintaining inventory, and ensuring quality repairs and accurate diagnostics. Communication skills are essential to succeed in this position. This position reports to the Automotive Service Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Hire, Train and evaluate technicians, apprentices and installers
- Oversees maintenance, repairs and inventory
- Follows regulations, manufacturer warranties and quality standards
- Ensure repairs are accurate, assigns work, checks repair progress and ensure repairs are completed in a timely manor
- Oversees accurate and complete vehicle inspections, diagnostics, estimates and repairs.
- Reviews repair orders and vehicle inspection reports with Service Advisors and explains any additional maintenance work required to customers in an effort to attain a trusting relationship and long-term retention.
- Liaises with Management/Service Advisors/Installers and Back Parts Window Associate to ensure a smooth flow of communication during repairs or maintenance work and that all commitments are achieved.
- Provides quality workmanship to meet or exceed industry standards and performs tasks in compliance with industry flat rate time allowances.
- Ensures that an unsafe vehicle is reported to management and the vehicle owner.
- Ensures vehicles are kept clean and free of damage by using seat covers and floor mats.
- Performs daily bay inspections in order to ensure shop neatness/cleanliness.
- Remains current with up-to-date knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of most domestic and imported vehicles.
Requirements / Skills
- Knowledge of current automobile technology.
- Valid 310S mechanic’s license and driver’s licence for the province of Ontario.
- Minimum 10 years working as a licenced mechanic
- Ability to work effectively with computerized systems.
- Good working knowledge of CoStar is considered an asset.
- Ability to serve customers in a professional manner and to inspire their confidence and trust.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Strong communication skills, ability to listen carefully and to give precise instructions.
- Ability to plan, organize, delegate and follow-up on daily tasks.
- Ability to resolve problems and make decisions.
- Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals.
- Ability to adapt and cope with pressure.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Standing/walking for 8 hours.
- Lifting and/or carrying of merchandise items, as required, on a regular, frequent and unassisted basis. Merchandise items may vary in weight from “light” to “heavy”.
Our offerings include:
Busy Growing 21 Bays Auto Service Centre. Latest updated tools and diagnostic equipment Competitive compensation and benefit package.
Canadian Tire stores are owned and operated by independent Associate Dealers. Each Canadian Tire store has the sole and exclusive right to interview, select, hire and train their staff.