Automotive Shop Foreman

Kaizen Automotive Group; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits Package

Company Pension

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programs

Vehicle Purchase & Service Discounts

Paid Professional Development

Company-Wide Appreciation Events

Job summary

Strathmore Ford in Strathmore, Alberta, part of the Kaizen Automotive Group, seeks an experienced Collision Body Shop Foreman to lead on-floor repairs, dispatch work, and ensure OEM‑compliant quality. You will manage technicians, coordinate with estimators, parts, and production to meet delivery targets in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, deep collision repair knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of collision repair experience with leadership or team lead exposure.
• Strong knowledge of OEM repair procedures and structural repair methods.
• Experience with blueprinting/repair planning and stage gate quality inspections.
• Familiarity with estimating platforms (CCC, Mitchell, Audatex) and dealership/shop management systems.
• Proven communication, coaching, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural, body, and trim repairs; assist with diagnostics and repair validations.
• Dispatch jobs based on technician skills and bay availability to meet delivery dates.
• Lead teardowns, damage mapping, and documentation; verify OEM procedures and calibrations.
• Conduct stage gate inspections and final delivery checks for fit and OEM compliance.
• Provide on-floor guidance, mentoring, and troubleshooting to improve repair methods and safety.
• Monitor KPIs like touch time, cycle time, on-time delivery, and rework rates; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with parts to verify accuracy and manage shortages/returns to minimize delays.
• Coordinate with estimators on supplements and ensure proper notes and photos for DRPs.
• Enforce shop safety protocols and OEM certification requirements; ensure proper documentation.
• Verify calibration and maintenance of structural equipment and ADAS tools.
• Coordinate sublet scheduling (glass, alignments, ADAS calibrations) to align with timelines.
• Maintain cross-department communication for smooth handoffs and customer satisfaction.
• Identify process gaps and support Lean/5S improvements and standardized work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Team leadership

Tools

CCC

Mitchell

Audatex

Job description

Brand Statement

Rev Up Your Career at Strathmore Ford in Strathmore, Alberta!

Join a team where progress isn’t just a goal, it’s the culture we live and breathe. As part of a family-owned and operated automotive group, Strathmore Fordembraces Kaizen —‘continuous improvement’— as the driving force behind how we operate. We are always evolving to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers, strengthen opportunities for our employees, and support the communities in which we work.

At Strathmore Ford, you’ll step into a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking environment where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work fuels a culture of excellence. If you're passionate, driven, and ready to accelerate your career, this is the place for you.

Start your engine - your next great opportunity begins here!

As part of the Kaizen Automotive Group, Strathmore Fordis proud to be able to empower our associates with a supportive workplace and access to the benefits they need along their professional journey to feel happy, healthy and valued.Full‑Time employees enjoy a robust benefits package, including:

• Competitive Compensation
• Dental & Extended Health Coverage
• Company Pension
• Paid Time Off
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Vehicle Purchase & Service Discounts
• Paid Professional Development
• Company‑Wide Appreciation Events
• And SO MUCH MORE!

Overview

Position Summary

The Collision Body Shop Foreman (Working) leads by example on the shop floor, combining hands‑on repair work with day‑to‑day coordination of production, quality, and safety in an OEM certified environment. This role dispatches work to technicians, supports blueprinting and repair planning, performs complex structural and cosmetic repairs, and conducts stage gate quality checks to ensure all repairs meet OEM procedures and dealership standards. The Foreman collaborates closely with estimators, parts, paint, and production/quality teams to achieve cycle time targets, reduce comebacks, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural, body, and trim repairs; assist with diagnostics, fit and finish, and repair validations as needed.
• Assign and dispatch jobs based on technician skills, certification, and bay availability while balancing workloads to meet promised delivery dates.
• Lead comprehensive teardowns, damage mapping, and documentation during the repair process while verifying OEM procedures and required calibrations up front.
• Execute stage gate inspections (post teardown, pre-paint, post reassembly) and final delivery checks for fit, finish, and OEM compliance as a quality control measure for the shop.
• Provide Technicians with on the floor guidance, mentoring, and troubleshooting to improve repair methods, safety, and first‑time quality.
• Monitor KPIs such as touch time, cycle time, on time delivery, rework rates, and CSI; elevate barriers and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with parts staff to verify accuracy, manage shortages/returns, and minimize delays caused by parts variances.
• Coordinate with estimators on supplements uncovered during teardown/repairs while ensuring accurate notes and photo documentation are provided to DRPs in our documentation.
• Enforce shop safety protocols, PPE usage, hazardous materials handling, and housekeeping while maintaining OEM certification requirements and compliance documentation.
• Verify calibration, maintenance, and availability of structural equipment, welders, riveters, and ADAS related tools.
• Coordinate sublet scheduling (glass, alignments, ADAS calibrations, mechanical) to align with production timelines.
• Maintain clear cross department communication with service, detail, and delivery teams to ensure smooth handoffs and customer satisfaction.
• Identifyprocess gaps, recommend improvements (5S/lean practices), and help implement standardized work.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of collision repair experience with demonstrated proficiency in structural and cosmetic repairs; leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OEM repair procedures, structural repair methods, bonding/riveting, and corrosion protection.
• Experience in blueprinting/repair planning and stage gate quality inspections; OEM certified shop or dealership experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with estimating platforms (CCC, Mitchell, Audatex), digital photo documentation, and dealership/shop management systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, organization, and problem‑solving skills; calm under pressure with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage dispatch, prioritize work, and maintain production flow in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of shop safety standards, hazardous materials handling, and regulatory compliance.
• ICAR Platinum/Gold Class and/or OEM brand certifications preferred (welding, structural, aluminum, ADAS awareness).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

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