What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman position at Penske Automotive Group?
Lexus of Winter Park, a Penske Automotive Group dealership, is looking for an automotive Shop Foreman to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences.
JOIN OUR TEAM
At Penske Automotive Group (PAG), we strive to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement, and we aim to deliver the very best experience possible to our customers. We are looking for dedicated and motivated professionals who share that same passion to join our team.
Imagine working in a professionally and financially satisfying job where you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our organization and customers every day. As the Shop Foreman, you will maintain the highest levels of quality and productivity in the service department to ensure vehicles are serviced and repaired properly for a superior customer experience.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
- Fortune 500 company, consistently recognized by Automotive News as among the "Best Dealerships to Work For."
- Proudly named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work
- Comprehensive benefits program, including health care options (medical, dental and vision) and 401k savings and retirement plan with company match.
- Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.
- Values-driven culture built on integrity, professionalism, excellence and teamwork.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Genuine interest in providing an exceptional customer experience.
- Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, with a positive "team-player" attitude.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong work-ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- Attention to detail with the ability to make complex decisions in a timely manner.
- Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment, with 2-5 years of supervisor experience preferred, and Master Level credentials (e.g., ASE certification)
WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO THE TABLE
- Commitment: Ensure our customers have a world-class service experience at every step along their ownership journey, especially in timely and accurate servicing and repair of their vehicles.
- Excellence: Provide an unparalleled level of technical knowledge and practical expertise through the study of technical manuals and bulletins, classroom training, communication with factory service representatives and actual hands-on experience.
- Collaboration: Actively assist service technicians with diagnosis and repair of vehicles, personally inspect all major repair jobs for proper completion, and meet with group leaders and management to review performance and administrative matters.
- Leadership: Coordinate and conduct on-going training for service technicians, set goals based on individual skill levels, and create an environment for high productivity through motivational leadership.
APPLY WITH US!
If you are ready for a rewarding career with competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to excel and advance, consider joining the Penske Automotive Group organization. Our interview process typically includes a phone interview, several in-person interviews, background check, reference check, driving record review and a drug screen. Be a part of the best customer experience team in the automotive industry... apply with us today!
Penske Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively lead a team to achieve departmental and organizational goals
- Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task
- Proficient knowledge of dealership's computer systems
- Time Management skills and ability to prioritize
- Excellent communication skills and works well in a team environment
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- Ability to interact well with others
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Works well in a team environment
- Able to work with a diverse group of people and be a positive influence on departmental morale
Yes
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Medium/Heavy Work-Will lift over 50 pounds with assistance device required and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to or over 35 pounds with assistance device available as needed.
This position will require the employee to be standing for prolonged periods of time
This position requires the ability to push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis
This position involves repetitive motion
This position requires the ability to talk and hear
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment
May work in extreme heat or cold
May encounter hazards
Standard Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required
High school diploma or equivalent. Two to three years of service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Factory Training Credentials.
Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.