ICR- Shop Foreman

Motion; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Motion is seeking a Shop Foreman in Pittsburgh to oversee technical work and manage shop operations efficiently. The Foreman will assist in directing workload, ensuring high quality and productivity while collaborating with the shop team.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and several years of experience. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers an excellent benefits package including healthcare options and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of the shop's industry required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the branch or shop.
• Provide direction to the shop team on duties, schedule, and priorities.
• Communicate with the branch or shop manager to update work orders.
• Review repair orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Be responsible for quality of work and paperwork flow.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of job site safety

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Shop Foreman provides high quality technical work while assisting in scheduling and directing the workload for maximum efficiency and productivity. The role adjusts work sequences to meet schedule using knowledge of capacities of equipment and employees within the shop.

Job Duties

• Assist in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the branch or shop.
• Provide direction to the shop team on duties, schedule, and priorities.
• Communicate with the branch or shop manager to change job completion dates and update work orders if dates are not going to be met or will be completed early.
• Review repair orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Be responsible for quality of work, including test reporting, task completion, and paperwork flow.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Work in cooperation with other areas to provide quality, seamless customer service.
• Assist the branch or shop where needed, including possible off‑site field service and large job consultations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Specific knowledge of the shop's industry required.
• Knowledge of all proper job site health and safety policies required.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and productive, driven work ethic required.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving skills required.
• Ability to remain calm and clear‑headed in an emergency required.
• Ability to communicate effectively required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is regularly required to push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is regularly required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and ability to lift bulky objects.
• The employee is regularly required to use neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, reach and lift, ladder climb and carry, crawling.
• Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

Supervisory Responsibility

• 0-5 indirect reports.

Company Information

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.