Shop Foreman / Technical Lead – Toyota | Leadership Role | $90K–$130K+
East Coast Toyota · Carlstadt, NJ · 7 mo ago
Management$90k–$130k/yrFull-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Diagnostics
- Serve as the top technical resource for complex diagnostic concerns
- Aid 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
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
Benefits
- Competitive annual compensation of approximately $90,000–$130,000+, based on experience, certifications, and leadership impact
- Paid training and continued education
- Opportunity to directly impact shop performance, technician growth, and culture
Why Join Us
- Family-owned dealership with hands-on leadership
- New, modern service facility
- High-volume Toyota service department
- Strong commitment to technician training and advancement
- Opportunity to shape shop culture, performance, and long-term success