Body Shop Foreman

Department: Body Shop

Location: Des Moines, IA

FLSA Status: Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Housby is seeking an experienced and motivated Shop Foreman to assist with daily oversight of our Paint & Body Shop. This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision of daily shop operations, including leading a team of technicians to ensure that repairs are performed correctly, and to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

WHY HOUSBY: Housby, a family-owned business for over 50 years, offers a flexible environment, a competitive benefits and compensation package, and most importantly, a culture that promotes growth along with celebrating success. Here at Housby we realize that our greatest asset remains our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future leadership needs.

Expectations

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage work in progress and maintain the customer production schedule.
• Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and meet delivery deadlines.
• Assist with supervisions of Body Shop technicians, including performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with management to plan equipment layout, workflow, and assembly processes.
• Inspect completed work for quality standards.
• Monitor technician productivity and performance; report concerns to Body Shop Manager.
• Support training initiatives for new and less experienced technicians.
• Ensure accurate logging of technician hours to relevant jobs.
• Maintain clear communication across all Body Shop areas.
• Work extended hours as needed.
• Promote safe work habits and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Uphold a professional image and adhere to company policies.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of a Paint & Body Shop, preferably with heavy-duty vehicles or equipment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a related role.
• Understanding of customer service, sales, and marketing principles.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and interpreting technical documents.
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of material.
• Requires the use of both hands.
• Position may require standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to view a computer monitor.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment for this position is varied due to the differences in our work site. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic and outside weather conditions.
• Potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning material or other toxic materials commonly found in motor vehicle service departments, some of which may be considered health hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Works indoors and out.
  
  

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation Structure
• Full Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• 120 Hours of PTO after your first full year of employment.
• 9 Paid Holidays (including your birthday off)
• Paid Childbirth and Parental Leave
• Energetic and transparent work environment and great company culture.
• Ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
  
  

Housby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.