Shop Foreman - Audi Ownings Mills

Sonic-Automotive; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Automotive in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead the body shop operations. You will direct shop teammates, manage daily schedules, and ensure repairs meet quality and time targets.

You’ll mentor technicians, enforce safety policies, and collaborate with customers and management to deliver reliable service in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include 5+ years of automotive mechanical experience and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive mechanical experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Dealership Management computer systems
• Problem-solving and repair experience
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Excellent communication and managerial skills.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assisting technicians in performing technical activities.
• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Adequately explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect the shops' operations such as hazardous waste disposal, right-to-know, and environmental updates.
• Enforce safety requirements.
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all mechanical shop staff
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Skills

Automotive mechanical experience

Supervisory experience

Dealership management systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Sonic Automotive is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Hourly based on experience$50-$70

Job Description

The Shop Foremandirects the activities of the shop teammatesin performing body repairs, meeting time schedules, and productivity levels while maintaining quality standards.

What You Will Do:

• Assistingtechniciansin performing technical activities.
• Diagnoseand repairto specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Adequately explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include employees and customers on an as-required basis.
• Continuously learnnew technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay abreast with rapidly changing automotive technology.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect the shops' operations such as hazardous waste disposal, right-to-know, and environmental updates.
• Enforce safety requirements.
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all mechanical shop staff
• Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of automotive mechanical experience
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Dealership Management computer systems
• Problem-solving and repair experience
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Excellent communication and managerial skills.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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