Shop Foreman / Technical Lead - Toyota | Leadership Role | $90K-$130K+
2 months ago
Carlstadt
Job Description Preview High-volume, family-owned Toyota dealership in Wood-Ridge, NJ seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead technician productivity, diagnostics, and development in a modern service operation. About the Dealership We are a family-owned Toyota dealership located in Wood-Ridge, NJ, operating a high-volume service department with approximately 1,500 customer-pay repair orders per month, plus warranty work. We are expanding into a new, state-of-the-art service facility and investing heavily in people, process, and technology. Our shop is staffed with factory-trained and certified technicians, and we are committed to raising efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and overall technician performance. Position Overview The Shop Foreman / Technical Lead role is designed for an experienced, senior-level technician who is ready to move into a leadership position and focus on guiding, mentoring, and improving the performance of the entire shop. This role is not a full-time wrench-turning position. While hands-on diagnostic assistance may be required when needed, the primary focus is on technical leadership, productivity, accountability, and technician development. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Diagnostics • Serve as the top technical resource for complex diagnostic concerns, • Assist technicians with advanced diagnostic strategy and problem-solving, • Ensure all repairs meet Toyota factory standards and quality expectations Productivity & Efficiency • Monitor technician productivity, efficiency, and workflow, • Identify opportunities to improve shop throughput and utilization, • Work with service management to support fair dispatching and job flow Training, Mentorship & Certification • Mentor and coach technicians to improve skill level and confidence, • Support ASE and Toyota certification advancement, • Help elevate technicians toward expert-level capability Accountability & Quality Control • Hold technicians accountable for proper diagnostic processes and repair quality, • Review comebacks and repeat repairs; implement corrective coaching, • Promote professionalism, consistency, and pride in workmanship Who This Role Is For • Senior or Master-level technicians ready to step into leadership, • Experienced technicians who want to reduce physical wrench-turning, • Professionals who enjoy teaching, coaching, and improving others, • Leaders who command respect through knowledge, not ego Qualifications & Experience • Extensive automotive technician experience (Toyota experience strongly preferred), • Toyota Master Certification strongly preferred, • ASE Master Certification preferred, • Advanced diagnostic expertise, • Proven ability to mentor, coach, and influence other technicians, • Strong communication and leadership skills Compensation & Opportunity • Competitive annual compensation of approximately $90,000–$130,000+, based on experience, certifications, and leadership impact, • Compensation structure may include salary or salary + performance incentives, • Stable, full-time leadership role, • Paid training and continued education, • Opportunity to directly impact shop performance, technician growth, and culture (Compensation will be aligned with experience and the scope of leadership responsibility.) Why Join Us • Family-owned dealership with hands-on leadership, • Brand-new, modern service facility, • High-volume Toyota service department, • Strong commitment to technician training and advancement