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

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

About the Dealership

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.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Who This Role Is For

• 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

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

Compensation & Opportunity

• 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.)

Why Join Us

• 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.