Repair Shop Foreman
About The Position
AmeriFix, formerly TMT Automotive, is an established automotive repair company with more than 20 years of success and 11 locations across Middle Tennessee. The company is expanding its proven model to Indiana and is seeking a Repair Shop Foreman to lead and develop the team while contributing hands-on as a technician. The role is centered on honest, high-quality service at a fair price. The Foreman leads technicians and general service staff, maintains repair quality and shop efficiency, coaches and mentors employees, and supports a positive shop culture. The Foreman supervises and supports staff; sets and enforces expectations for attendance, conduct, quality, and production; coordinates training; audits repair orders; oversees comebacks and warranty issues; and helps manage workflow and dispatch work to meet production goals. The role also supports recruiting, onboarding, performance reviews, and shop equipment and safety oversight. Leadership duties must be balanced with continued technician work and customer service. The position offers flat-rate pay of $35–$42 per hour, monthly Foreman commission, and a schedule intended to support work/life balance, with no late nights or weekends. Shops are well lit and climate controlled.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of automotive experience.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Team player with a professional attitude.
- Strong work ethic and ability to adapt and learn.
- Own personal tools; specialty tools are provided.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support technicians and general service staff.
- Coach, guide, and mentor team members while maintaining a positive shop culture.
- Set clear expectations and hold staff accountable for attendance, conduct, quality, and production goals.
- Maintain leadership boundaries and enforce policies without covering mistakes or using work assignments as rewards or punishments.
- Protect the customer experience and company reputation by preventing avoidable errors and enforcing quality standards.
- Identify individual training needs and coordinate ongoing technician training.
- Provide on-the-job training and guidance in diagnostics, and direct staff to available learning opportunities.
- Enforce processes and quality standards to prevent losses.
- Audit repair orders daily for complete notes, sellable and warrantable recommendations, and correct parts.
- Oversee comebacks and warranty issues, identify mistakes, and prevent repeat issues.
- Assist the GM with workflow management and proactively dispatch work to meet production goals.
- Support the GM with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and written reprimands.
- Conduct quarterly performance reviews and complete required leadership reading.
- Inventory and maintain shop equipment and special tools, inspect for safety, and report issues to the GM.
- Continue working as a technician while ensuring leadership responsibilities do not compromise customer service or shop quality.
Benefits
- Monthly Foreman commission
- Schedule intended to provide work/life balance, with no late nights or weekends
- Well-lit, climate-controlled shops
- Free training and potential ASE reimbursement
- Tool reimbursement
- Christmas Club Program with company match
- Up-to-date tools and technology
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement program with employer match
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Paid leave on seven major holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Company events
- Short-term disability
- Accident insurance coverage
- Critical illness insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
