BMW Service Foreman: Lead Diagnostics & Tech Team

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA options

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee vehicle purchase

Employee vehicle lease

Job summary

Long Beach BMW, a Sonic Automotive dealership, seeks an experienced Shop Foreman to lead the service team in Long Beach, CA. You’ll guide technicians, oversee diagnostics, and ensure work meets premium standards while staying current with BMW procedures and technology.

You’ll manage workflow, mentor staff, and drive performance with a focus on safety, quality, and timely vehicle completion in a luxury dealership environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive diagnostic and repair experience.
• Strong electrical and advanced diagnostic skills.
• Previous supervisory or technical leadership experience.
• BMW, European luxury, or franchise dealership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to coach and support experienced technicians.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of dealership management and service systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and diagnostic support to Service Technicians.
• Assist with complex electrical, diagnostic, mechanical, and computer-system concerns.
• Help coordinate shop workflow to support productivity and timely vehicle completion.
• Monitor repair quality and ensure work meets dealership and manufacturer standards.
• Communicate technical diagnoses and repair needs clearly to technicians, Service Advisors, and leadership.
• Monitor technician performance and productivity and help address opportunities for improvement.
• Support, motivate, and develop the shop team.
• Stay current on BMW technical information, procedures, and evolving vehicle technology.
• Partner with Service leadership and other departments to resolve operational or guest concerns.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant shop environment.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

BMW dealership experience

Job description

Long Beach BMW, a Sonic Automotive dealership, seeks an experienced Shop Foreman to lead the service team in Long Beach, CA. You’ll guide technicians, oversee diagnostics, and ensure work meets premium standards while staying current with BMW procedures and technology.

You’ll manage workflow, mentor staff, and drive performance with a focus on safety, quality, and timely vehicle completion in a luxury dealership environment.