Shop Foreman​/Technical Lead – Toyota | Leadership

Shop Foreman / Technical Lead – Toyota | Leadership Role | $90K–$130K

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We are a family‑owned Toyota dealership located in Wood‑Ridge, NJ, operating a high‑volume service department with approximately 1,500 customer‑pay repair orders per month, plus warranty work. We are expanding into a new, state‑of‑the‑art service facility and investing heavily in people, process, and technology. Our shop is staffed with factory‑trained and certified technicians, and we are committed to raising efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and overall technician performance.

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. This role is not a full‑time wrench‑turning position. While hands‑on diagnostic assistance may be required when needed, the primary focus is on technical leadership, productivity, accountability, and technician development.

• Serve as the top technical resource for complex diagnostic concerns.
• Assist technicians with advanced diagnostic strategy and problem‑solving.
• Ensure all repairs meet Toyota factory standards and quality expectations.
• 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.
• Mentor and coach technicians to improve skill level and confidence.
• Support ASE and Toyota certification advancement.
• Help elevate technicians toward expert‑level capability.
• 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.

• Senior or Master‑level technicians ready to step into leadership.
• Experienced technicians who want to reduce physical wrench‑turning.
• Professionals who enjoy teaching, coaching, and improving others.
• Leaders who command respect through knowledge, not ego.

• 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.

• Competitive annual compensation of approximately $90,000–$130,000+, based on experience, certifications, and leadership impact.
• Compensation structure may include salary or salary + performance incentives.
• Stable, full‑time leadership role.
• Paid training and continued education.
• Opportunity to directly impact shop performance, technician growth, and culture.

(Compensation will be aligned with experience and the scope of leadership responsibility.)

• Family‑owned dealership with hands‑on leadership.
• Brand‑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.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Management and Manufacturing.