Fleet Foreman

Job Title: Fleet Foreman

EXEMPT: No

LOCATION: Santa Ana/Ontario

DEPARTMENT: Fleet HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm

REPORTS TO: Fleet Director DAYS: Monday - Friday & Saturday (occasional)

DIVISION: Corporate Office Saturday

Summary: The Fleet Foreman plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a workshop. By effectively managing, supervising a team and coordinating workflow for the success and productivity of the company.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Supervise and manage a team of technicians or mechanics, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Allocate work assignments to technicians and ensure that work is performed in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Monitor and review the progress of work orders, ensuring that deadlines are met and any issues or delays are promptly addressed.
• Conduct regular inspections of work in progress and completed repairs to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical issues or problems, providing technical expertise and guidance to technicians.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair projects, ensuring that resources, equipment, and materials are available and utilized efficiently.
• Maintain and update service records, including work orders, repair logs, and customer information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, promoting a safe and clean working environment for both employees and customers.
• Collaborate with other departments or teams, such as parts procurement or customer service, to facilitate smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices, continuously enhancing your knowledge and skills to improve shop operations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Excellent technical knowledge and expertise in automotive, machinery, or relevant mechanical systems.
• Proficient in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues or problems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Sound decision-making skills, with the ability to make informed judgments and handle unexpected situations or challenges.
• Proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software or tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in automotive or mechanical fields is preferred.
• Proven experience as a technician or mechanic, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems and repair procedures.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a shop or service center environment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, compliance standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Certification or licensure in relevant areas, such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification, is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of shop equipment and tools, including diagnostic equipment and hand tools.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use fingers to hand, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.