Body Shop Foreman

Department: Body Shop / Reconditioning
Company: Easterns Automotive Group
Location: Sterling Reconditioning Center, Sterling, VA

Easterns Automotive Group is hiring a hardworking, fast-paced Body Shop Foreman to lead workflow and quality in our high-volume reconditioning center. Prior body shop experience is required—hands-on repair or estimating experience (e.g., CCC ONE) both qualify. You’ll assess vehicle damages, dispatch and manage work through the shop, conduct post-repair quality checks, and communicate status and next steps to management. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits

At Easterns Automotive Group, we value every team member and invest in your success. When you join us, you’ll enjoy the same comprehensive benefits package offered to our Automotive Technicians:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with a generous employer contribution

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Insurance – coverage for you and your family

• Opportunities for Growth – multiple career paths across our regional network

• Employee Discounts – preferred pricing on vehicles and services

• Air-Conditioned Shop – climate-controlled workspace for year-round comfort

• No Warranty Work & No Customer Cars – focus on prepping inventory only

• Weekends Off – enjoy Saturday and Sunday with friends and family

• Continuing Education Benefits – courses and certifications to build your skill set

Responsibilities

• Assess damages on inbound vehicles; validate estimates/supplements as needed.

• Manage workflow & dispatch: assign jobs to techs, sequence repairs, and monitor cycle time.

• Quality control: perform post-repair inspections (fit/finish, color match, safety items) and release vehicles to detail/final line.

• Status communication: provide clear, timely updates to management on repair progress, holds, parts/sublet needs, and ETAs.

• Coordination: collaborate with parts, detail, and sublet vendors; escalate issues that impact throughput.

• Documentation: ensure accurate repair order notes, photos, and close-out in DMS/estimating systems.

• Safety & 5S: uphold safety protocols, PPE usage, clean/organized bays, and proper chemical/material handling.

• KPIs: track and help improve cycle time, touch time, rework rate, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Prior body shop experience required (foreman/lead, estimator, or production coordinator experience strongly preferred).

• Working knowledge of repair processes (structural, body, refinish) and post-repair QC standards.

• Estimating system experience (CCC ONE preferred) and DMS familiarity (CDK preferred).

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management in a fast-paced environment.

• Leadership mindset: coach techs, set expectations, and drive accountability to quality and throughput.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to lift 50 lbs. and move vehicles safely.

Application questions (please answer in your application):

• Do you have experience with CDK? (Yes/No; years)

• Do you have experience with CCC ONE? (Yes/No; years)

• Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)? (Yes/No)

Schedule

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Shop open 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM for additional coordination needs)