Lead Body Shop Foreman: Hands-On Upfitting & Repairs

Florida Kenworth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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.