Shop Foreman / Technical Lead – Toyota | Leadership Role | $90K–$130K+
About The Position
We are a family-owned Toyota dealership located in Wood-Ridge, NJ, operating a high-volume service department with approximately 1,500 customer-pay repair orders per month, plus warranty work. We are expanding into a new, state-of-the-art service facility and investing heavily in people, process, and technology. Our shop is staffed with factory-trained and certified technicians, and we are committed to raising efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and overall technician performance. The Shop Foreman / Technical Lead role is designed for an experienced, senior-level technician who is ready to move into a leadership position and focus on guiding, mentoring, and improving the performance of the entire shop. This role is not a full-time wrench-turning position. While hands-on diagnostic assistance may be required when needed, the primary focus is on technical leadership, productivity, accountability, and technician development.
Requirements
- Extensive automotive technician experience (Toyota experience strongly preferred)
- Toyota Master Certification strongly preferred
- ASE Master Certification preferred
- Advanced diagnostic expertise
- Proven ability to mentor, coach, and influence other technicians
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Diagnostics Serve as the top technical resource for complex diagnostic concerns
- Assist technicians with advanced diagnostic strategy and problem-solving
- Ensure all repairs meet Toyota factory standards and quality expectations
- Productivity & Efficiency Monitor technician productivity, efficiency, and workflow
- Identify opportunities to improve shop throughput and utilization
- Work with service management to support fair dispatching and job flow
- Training, Mentorship & Certification Mentor and coach technicians to improve skill level and confidence
- Support ASE and Toyota certification advancement
- Help elevate technicians toward expert-level capability
- Accountability & Quality Control Hold technicians accountable for proper diagnostic processes and repair quality
- Review comebacks and repeat repairs; implement corrective coaching
- Promote professionalism, consistency, and pride in workmanship
Benefits
- Stable, full-time leadership role
- Paid training and continued education
- Opportunity to directly impact shop performance, technician growth, and culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
