Body Shop-Shop Foreman / woman

Lounsbury Chevrolet Moncton; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local automotive collision center in Moncton is seeking a highly organized Shop Foreman/woman to lead its team in a busy bodyshop. This role involves managing repair workflow, ensuring quality control, and providing leadership to technicians. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in automotive body shops and excellent organizational skills. Benefits include competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Group benefits plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Company pension plan

Employee discounts

Career growth and development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an automotive body shop environment, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair processes and quality standards.
• Must have a valid Driver's Licence and a clean Driver's Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Assign repair jobs to technicians based on priority and availability.
• Review all estimates and repair plans before work begins.
• Conduct daily pitch meetings to outline priorities and goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and workspaces.
• Ensure high-quality repairs and minimize rework.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Lounsbury Chevrolet in Moncton is currently seeking a Shop Foreman/woman for our busy collision centre (bodyshop). We are looking for someone who is highly organized and has a passion for vehicles.

The hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5pm (no Saturdays!)

Work with us

Lounsbury Chevrolet in Moncton is a part of the Lounsbury Group of Companies. We invest in our employees through training programs and offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Group Benefits Plan, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, that start on the first day of work (no waiting period)
• Paid Vacation and Sick days (vacation is negotiable based on experience)
• Company Pension Plan (after 6 months)
• Employee discounts on cars, services, and Lounsbury Furniture
• Career growth and continuous development

Responsibilities

• Job Dispatching & Workflow Management: Assign repair jobs to technicians based on priority and availability. Ensure technicians have the next job ready with all necessary parts and documentation. Monitor and adjust workflow to maintain efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Quality Control & Inspection: Review all estimates and repair plans before work begins. Inspect body repairs before moving to the prep stage. Inspect prepped vehicles and mark them ready for paint using the designated system.
• Team Leadership & Communication: Conduct daily 2-minute pitch meetings to outline priorities and goals. Foster a positive, respectful, and productive work environment. Provide coaching and support to technicians as needed.
• Facility & Equipment Management: Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and workspaces. Oversee care and maintenance of tools and equipment. Supervise purchasing of supplies and ensure proper inventory control.
• Customer Service & Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality repairs and minimize rework. Address customer concerns promptly and professionally. Collaborate with estimators to ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in an automotive body shop environment, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair processes and quality standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must have a valid Driver's Licence and a clean Driver's Abstract.
• Highly reliable and like to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.