Body Shop-Shop Foreman/woman

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

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Moncton is seeking a Shop Foreman/woman for their busy collision centre. This role requires strong organizational skills and a passion for vehicles. Responsibilities include job dispatching, quality control, and customer service. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in an automotive body shop and must possess strong communication abilities. A competitive benefits package is offered, including group health plans and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Group Benefits Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick days

Employee discounts on cars and services

Career growth and continuous development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an automotive body shop environment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assign repair jobs to technicians based on priority and availability.
• Ensure technicians have the next job ready with all necessary parts.
• Review all estimates and repair plans before work begins.
• Conduct daily meetings to outline priorities and goals.
• Provide coaching and support to technicians as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Lounsbury Company Limited

A great place to work.

Careers At Lounsbury Company Limited

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Lounsbury Chevrolet in Moncton is currently seeking 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)
• 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
• 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