Lead Body Shop Foreman: Hands-On Upfitting & Repairs

Florida Kenworth

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Florida Kenworth in Tampa is seeking a Body Shop Foreman to lead daily shop operations, assign work, and ensure a clean, organized environment. You will assist technicians, clock time, and monitor job progress while maintaining high production standards.

The role demands at least 5 years in heavy-duty truck body work, strong leadership, and solid communication. This position requires hands-on repair, upfitting, and coordinating with the Body Shop Manager on schedules and customer updates.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years heavy-duty truck or related industry experience, including repair orders, diagnosis, repair and body maintenance.
  • Demonstrated journey-level ability in body repair and upfitting.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to supervise employees and delegate work while balancing lead duties with personal production.
  • Familiarity with warranty guidelines, claim procedures and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Assess incoming Body department jobs, create customer repair orders, and obtain customer signature.
  • Update and close computerized repair orders; document all Body activities.
  • Plan and delegate workload to Body technicians; maintain personal production.
  • Provide leadership and technical resource support to Body staff; uphold quality, safety, and customer standards.
  • Inform management of delays, extensions, and additional service requirements.
  • Establish and enforce maintenance schedules for Body facility and equipment.
  • Communicate with customers about appointments, status, parts availability and progress.
  • Perform journey-level repair, upfitting, and bodywork alongside technicians; clock time accurately.
  • Record time on repair orders and jobs; monitor technician time in the system.
  • Ensure adequate material and supply inventory for the Body shop.

Skills

Leadership
Time management
Communication
Team supervision
Timekeeping

Education

Technical school certificate

Tools

Karmak
DOS/Windows

Job description

Florida Kenworth in Tampa is seeking a Body Shop Foreman to lead daily shop operations, assign work, and ensure a clean, organized environment. You will assist technicians, clock time, and monitor job progress while maintaining high production standards.

The role demands at least 5 years in heavy-duty truck body work, strong leadership, and solid communication. This position requires hands-on repair, upfitting, and coordinating with the Body Shop Manager on schedules and customer updates.

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