Auto Body Technician - Shop Foreman

Rohrman Auto Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohrman Auto Group in Lafayette, IN is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman for our collision center to lead daily operations. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes strong estimating, blueprinting, and team coordination to keep repairs moving efficiently from start to finish.

You will work with CCC ONE for estimating and planning, assign and guide technicians, coordinate parts, monitor timelines, and ensure quality workmanship while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a collision repair shop is required.
• Strong estimating and blueprinting skills are required.
• Experience using CCC ONE is required.
• Solid automotive knowledge and the ability to assess vehicle damage and guide technicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Accurate Estimates: Create detailed, written estimates and complete repair blueprints before assigning work to technicians.
• Use CCC ONE: Utilize CCC ONE for estimating, repair planning, and documentation throughout the repair process.
• Assign and Manage Work: Distribute repair work based on technician skills, workload, and shop priorities.
• Guide Technicians: Work directly alongside the team to provide direction and help resolve repair challenges.
• Evaluate Vehicle Damage: Use automotive knowledge to assess damage and identify repair needs.
• Coordinate Parts Ordering: Help identify required parts and ensure parts are ordered accurately.
• Manage Repair Timelines: Monitor workflow and minimize delays to keep repairs moving.
• Communicate Repair Needs: Keep technicians, estimators, parts personnel, and management informed.
• Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure repairs are completed safely, accurately, and per procedures.
• Maintain an Organized Shop: Keep the shop productive and focused on quality workmanship.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprinting

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CCC ONE

Job description

Shop Foreman – Collision Center

We are looking for an experiencedShop Foremanto help lead daily operations in our collision repair shop. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows cars, understands collision repair estimating, and can keep technicians organized and productive.

The ideal candidate has strong estimating skills, experience with CCC ONE, and the ability to blueprint repairs, assign work, coordinate parts, and help technicians work through repair challenges. We're looking for someone who can work alongside the team, provide direction, and keep repairs moving efficiently from start to finish.

What We're Looking For

We need someone who isstrong in estimating and blueprinting first. The right candidate knows cars, can build a solid written repair plan before work is assigned, and can help direct the team when questions or challenges come up. You don't need to be a master diagnostician, but you do need the automotive knowledge and shop experience to recognize issues, guide technicians, coordinate parts, and keep the department moving efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Accurate Estimates:Create detailed, written estimates and complete repair blueprints before assigning work to technicians.
• Use CCC ONE:Utilize CCC ONE for estimating, repair planning, and documentation throughout the repair process.
• Assign and Manage Work:Distribute repair work based on technician skills, workload, and shop priorities.
• Guide Technicians:Work directly alongside the team to provide direction, answer questions, and help resolve repair challenges.
• Evaluate Vehicle Damage:Use automotive knowledge to assess damage, identify repair needs, and help point technicians in the right direction when diagnostic questions arise.
• Coordinate Parts Ordering:Help identify required parts, communicate with the Parts Department, and ensure parts are ordered accurately and available when needed.
• Manage Repair Timelines:Monitor workflow and help improve keys-to-keys time by minimizing delays and keeping repairs moving.
• Communicate Repair Needs:Keep technicians, estimators, parts personnel, and management informed of repair requirements, issues, and progress.
• Maintain Quality Standards:Ensure repairs are completed safely, accurately, and according to applicable manufacturer procedures and shop standards.
• Maintain an Organized Shop:Help keep the shop productive, organized, and focused on quality workmanship and efficiency.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a collision repair shop, preferably in a shop foreman, lead technician, estimator, or similar role.
• Strong estimating and blueprinting skills are required.
• Experience using CCC ONE is required.
• Solid automotive knowledge and the ability to assess vehicle damage and help guide technicians through repair challenges.
• Ability to assign work, manage workflow, and keep multiple repairs moving at the same time.
• Understanding of parts ordering, repair planning, and collision shop operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work hands-on with technicians.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and focused on reducing delays and improving keys-to-keys time.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

About Rohrman Automotive Group

Rohrman Automotive Group is one of the Midwest's most respected and long-standing dealership groups, with locations across Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin representing a wide range of top automotive brands. We are a family-rooted organization committed to delivering an outstanding ownership experience — for our customers and our team members alike.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.