Diesel Service Shop Foreman-Hope Mills, NC

Velocity Vehicle Group; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic Culture

401k + match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Employer paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Sick Leave

Employee discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Velocity Vehicle Group seeks a Shop Foreman to manage technician workload, ensure quality, and maintain shop safety and cleanliness. You will oversee daily dispatches, enforce standards, and drive a productive, organized work environment in a fast-paced trucking service setting.

Ideal candidates bring prior shop foreman or supervisory experience in trucking, strong leadership, excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate complex repairs with district support

Qualifications

• Prior Shop Foreman experience within trucking industry preferred.
• Prior management or supervisory experience required.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Proven technical expertise.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Able to work in fast pace environment.
• Work well with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• The Shop Foreman manages technicians work volume and quality and conducts safety meetings.
• Maintains order in the shop and is responsible for its cleanliness, organization and function.
• Oversees progress updates to advisors and ensures quality control inspections are conducted and passed.
• Coordinates technicians work volume and assigns and dispatches tasks daily.
• Coaches and motivates technicians to reach productivity and efficiency goals.

Skills

Shop Foreman experience

Leadership abilities

Management experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Who We Are

At Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), we represent a premium commercial brand in medium to heavy truck dealerships. We provide a full-service experience, from exceptional sales teams to highly skilled technicians and readily available parts. Our mission is to be the ultimate one-stop shop for truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. Combined with our Leasing and Rental business and financial services division, VVG stands as the premier truck dealership.

Who We Are

At Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), we represent a premium commercial brand in medium to heavy truck dealerships. We provide a full-service experience, from exceptional sales teams to highly skilled technicians and readily available parts. Our mission is to be the ultimate one-stop shop for truckers, owner operators, fleets, and companies. Combined with our Leasing and Rental business and financial services division, VVG stands as the premier truck dealership.

What's in it for You

Velocity Vehicle Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organization, and we're on the lookout for individuals who relish daily challenges and are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service, both within the company and to our valued clients. When you join VVG, you'll experience an extraordinary work environment, complete with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with matching, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

What You’ll Do

The Shop Foreman manages technicians work volume and quality and conducts safety meetings. The Foreman also maintains order in the shop and is responsible for its cleanliness, organization and function.

Job Duties

Management Team Duties

• Updates advisors on progress of trucks
• Ensures quality control inspections are conducted and passed
• Makes questionable warranty decisions
• Determines warranty coverage
• Maintains repair comebacks to a minimum
• Becomes involved in complex and difficult repairs
• Enlists help from district service managers on complex and difficult repairs

Personnel Supervisory Duties

• Coordinates technicians work volume every day
• Assigns technicians work every day
• Dispatches work every day
• Coaches and motivates technicians to reach productivity and efficiency goals
• Helps team leaders develop leadership skills

Safety and Security Compliance Duties

• Ensures safety compliance, conducts safety meetings and trainings
• Ensures shop complies with all local, state and federal safety regulations
• Performs shop walk around to ensure shop and facility are safe and secure

Shop Maintenance Duties

• Ensures cleanliness of the shop
• Ensures organization of the shop

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Prior Shop Foreman experience within trucking industry preferred
• Prior management or supervisory experience required
• Strong leadership abilities
• Proven technical expertise
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work in fast pace environment
• Work well with internal and external customers

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to pass post-offer drug screening, physical examination (including a lift test), and background check

Compensation

• $60,000-$90,000 depending on experience + Bonus
• Full-time position

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers

• Fantastic Culture
• 401k + match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events and training programs
• Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.