Shop Foreman

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Windsor Locks, CT invites a Shop Foreman to lead day-to-day shop operations, plan activities, and supervise a team across shifts.

The role may involve outdoor work, overtime, and weekend hours, with full-time commitments. Emphasis on safety, budget control, and timely repairs aligned with DOT standards. The candidate should have a GED/HS diploma with 1–2 years of supervisory experience and strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years of related experience, including some management.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage time and communicate effectively across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop operations, assign tasks to technicians, and monitor workflow.
• Control costs by soliciting and supervising onsite vendors and repairs.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review ongoing repairs for quality and DOT compliance.
• Lead staffing, performance reviews, and attendance management.
• Schedule equipment, track running time, and prioritize work orders.
• Ensure timely completion of campaigns and warranty procedures.

Skills

Professional conduct

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title:

Shop Foreman

Department:

Production & Skilled Trades

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Connecticut

City:

Windsor Locks

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general direction, this position is an entry-level people management position that will assist and support the day-to-day planning and organizing of a team at a facility. The incumbent will act upon leadership's direction as it pertains to managing facility audits, inventory, budgets, and meeting goals. The position will perform multiple personnel management tasks, including but not limited to, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Solicit, assign, and monitor onsite vendors to ensure proper repairs are completed and costs are controlled
• Monitor expenses related to shop management in order to maintain the budget; identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency
• Maintain the company's safety culture by promoting a safe work environment in compliance with federal and state regulations, conduct safety meetings, mock OSHA inspections, model safe work habits, etc.
• Inspect completed repairs to ensure equipment is up to DOT and company standard
• Perform multiple personnel management tasks, including but not limited to, staffing, performance management, annual reviews, and time and attendance
• Monitor work in progress on the floor to ensure it is performed safely, correctly, and meets standard repair times
• Perform daily operational tasks as needed including estimates, down unit reporting, yard checks, etc.
• Ensure team reaches and maintains goals set by leadership; train staff on service bulletins, OSHA compliance, and company policies and procedures
• Schedule inbound equipment and maintain estimated running time so that repairs are assigned in order of priority; ensure equipment status is updated continually to maximize utilization
• Monitor that all required repair campaigns are completed and warranty procedures are followed
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure work shift begins on schedule and assign work orders to technicians to maintain an orderly and efficient workflow that meets internal customer deadlines; manage cost per hour

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1-2 years of related experience with 1-2 years of which being direct or indirect management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to act professionally
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, and easily retrievable manner
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to fulfill physical requirements (lift/move appliance up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to form and manage effective teams
• Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)
• Ability to work both individually and as a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with under minimal direction

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $82,700 - $124,100

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Facilities Management, Maintenance, Management-Entry Level, Safety, Transportation/Logistics

Job Opening ID

00635588 Shop Foreman (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions based on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.