Shop Foreman​/Technical Lead – Toyota | Leadership

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

High-volume, family-owned Toyota dealership in Wood‑Ridge, NJ is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead technician productivity, diagnostics, and development in a modern service operation.

$90,000 - $130,000 per year

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.

• Technical Leadership & Diagnostics: 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Experienced technicians interested in transitioning into a leadership role focused on developing people and improving shop performance are encouraged to apply.