Shop Foreman

Shop Forman

Summary:• Responsible for running an efficient service shop; monitors work activity, works with techs to • ensure jobs stay on schedule. Oversee safety and shop equipment, and enforces rules and regulations • associated with the job site.

Essential Duties:• Ensures units are triaged within 2 hours and repair plans are communicated to customers by • management team.• Ensure case documentation within the Paccar Service Management tool is maintained• Ensure case flow is maintained from shop to parts and front office by techs• Oversee job completion to include core and parts returns and warranty parts• Monitor each technician's work habits and ensure we are enabling them to be efficient• Conducts meetings with technicians as needed to discuss operations and/or problems that arise• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and • referral business• Services as a liaison with factory representatives• Greets all customers promptly and assists the staff in giving firm estimates on costs and • time requited for repairs and maintenance• Handles all customer complaints courteously and promptly as directed by manager• Handles after hour service calls as needed for your team• Maintains the highest possible standards of workmanship• Assist service management in hiring, training, motivating all techs in our shop.• Assists Service Manager with training plans for techs required by manufactures/suppliers• Develops systems to check for quality of workmanship and jobs performed. Leads quality • control inspection• Strives for teamwork and harmony with other departments• Maintains a repair order system that follows the "three C's"; complaint, cause and correction• Maintains accurate records and ensures warranty parts retention and downloads• Works with parts department to ensure proper parts orders and delivery to shop meets • standards• Communicates effectively with all customers in a manner that reflects positively on oneself, • the dealership and the brands• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:• At least five (5) years working in KWLA or equivalent shop as a tech experience managing 10+ tech

• CDL preferred• Must display excellent leadership and communication skills• Must have a positive, can-do attitude• Must have strong work ethic and commitment to extra hours when needed

Work Environment:The employee will be exposed to moving parts and electrical current. Exposed also to grease, chemicals, dust, dirt, and the heat and cold of the outdoors.

This position requires the employee to frequently stand, stoop, bend, and work in a crouched position or lying on back on mechanic's dolly beneath motor vehicles. Employee is required to reach and work overhead approximately 40% of the time and should be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

EEO Statement:• It is the policy of Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all • persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental • disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or • expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran • status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Kenworth • of Louisiana, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with• disabilities.