Ford Shop Foreman

Midpoint Chevrolet Buick GMC; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee vehicle discounts

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Berglund Ford Mazda is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman who loves hands-on work and can lead the service team while continuing to turn wrenches. You will work with the Service Manager to keep workflow moving, diagnose and repair vehicles, and provide troubleshooting support to technicians.

This role demands strong diagnostic and repair skills, Ford certification preferred, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a shop team and guiding technicians.
• Proven diagnostic and repair proficiency on Ford/Multi-brand vehicles.
• Ford certifications or manufacturer training preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Service Manager to help coordinate workflow and keep repairs moving through the shop.
• Diagnose and repair vehicles while continuing to produce flat rate hours.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting support to technicians.
• Assist technicians with difficult or complex repairs and diagnostics.
• Help ensure repairs are completed correctly and meet manufacturer and dealership standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for the shop and help develop less-experienced technicians.
• Promote an organized, productive, and safe shop environment.
• Communicate with the Service Manager, Service Advisors, and Parts Department to help resolve repair or workflow issues.

Skills

Diagnostics

Leadership

Team coordination

Ford Certified

Communication

Organization

Valid driver's license

Job description

Automotive Shop Foreman | Berglund Ford Mazda

Berglund Ford Mazda is looking for an experienced Shop Foreman who is ready to take on a leadership role while continuing to work on vehicles and turn hours.

Working closely with the Service Manager, the Shop Foreman helps keep work moving efficiently through the shop, provides technical support to technicians, and steps in when additional expertise or troubleshooting is needed. This is a hands-on position for an experienced technician who enjoys helping others succeed but still wants to turn wrenches and earn based on productivity.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside the Service Manager to help coordinate workflow and keep repairs moving through the shop.
• Diagnose and repair vehicles while continuing to produce flat rate hours.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting support to technicians.
• Assist technicians with difficult or complex repairs and diagnostics.
• Help ensure repairs are completed correctly and meet manufacturer and dealership standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for the shop and help develop less-experienced technicians.
• Promote an organized, productive, and safe shop environment.
• Communicate with the Service Manager, Service Advisors, and Parts Department to help resolve repair or workflow issues.

What We're Looking For

• Strong automotive diagnostic and repair experience.
• Previous Shop Foreman, Team Lead, or senior-level technician experience preferred.
• Ford Certified.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead by example and work effectively with technicians at different skill levels.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Compensation Range: $65,000–$110,000.Compensation includes base pay plus flat rate hours, providing the stability of a base while allowing you to earn more based on your own productivity.

Berglund Automotive offers:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee vehicle and service discounts
• Manufacturer and professional training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities

Why Berglund Ford Mazda?

Berglund Ford Mazda is part of Berglund Automotive, a well-established and reputable automotive group with 10 locations, representing 20 different automotive brands throughout Southwest and Central Virginia. Dedicated to providing exceptional vehicles and service to our valued customers for more than 50 years., we are a locally and family owned business.

Berglund Automotive is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.