Automotive Shop Foreman

Automotive Shop Foreman - Arlington Truck Center

This position is responsible for driving the growth of the business by improving the operational efficiency and consistency of the customer vehicle repair process through effective shop management and adherence to Mei Group’s diagnostic and reconditioning processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the performance of Customer Service Vehicles Diagnostics
• Lead, Manage, and Develop Technician team to achieve production goals,
  improve skillset and individual and team performance
• Ensures that all positions are properly always staffed
• Plan and Control the flow of vehicles through the Customer Service Shop
  process by proper distribution of technician workload MVI starts, MVI
  Diagnostic, Mechanical Completions, Parts Return cars, Recheck Vehicles
  and Heavy Labor Distribution
• Achieves daily and weekly production targets in mechanical work zone
• Maintains Tech billed hours per unit and accuracy at or below Mei Group
  standards
• Oversees the vehicle Approval Process for mechanical inspection and
  manages vehicle priority dispatching using the Mei Group production
  system
• Partner with third party vendors to provide direction for mechanical
  production expectations and coverage as needed
• Drives team and store performance by maintaining comeback standards
  and goals at or below company targets
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Must own your own tools
• Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
• Complete provided training in all areas of the production process
• Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment
• Speak, listen, and write effectively in dealing with customers and associates
  across departments
• 5 Year of experience as a manager or Automotive Lead Technician preferred
• Above average computer skills, with knowledge of shop work systems
• Must possess a valid driver license that meets the MEI AUTO Driver Safety
  criteria, as explained in Auto Standards
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• ASE Certification is a plus but not required
• Champion and implement both company and store initiatives for consistent
  execution, continuous improvement and ensures team is trained on MEI Auto Standards
• Partner with Senior leadership to address operational constraints
• Establish daily shop plan with staffing targets
• Displays financial responsibility
• May require walking or standing for an extended period
• Combination of both indoor and outdoor environment, including working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions
• Rotating schedule with shifts that will include, weekends, holidays, and 12-hour days

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Compensation: Starting at $65,000 (Depending on Experience)

Benefits:

We are proud to offer an exceptional range of perks to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as a 401k plan. Additionally, we provide paid holidays and personal time off (PTO) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Perks:

At MEI, we prioritize the health and convenience of our employees. That's why we offer TeleDoc, a service that grants our staff 24/7 access to medical professionals. With TeleDoc, employees can obtain prescriptions, receive medical guidance, and consult with doctors over the phone, eliminating the need for physical doctor visits in many cases.

Furthermore, we understand the importance of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. That's why we provide a fully equipped onsite gym for our employees. Our corporate gym encourages physical well-being and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About Us

MEI Group is a privately owned group of companies based in the Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) region. With a dedicated workforce of over 300 talented individuals, we have been successfully operating since 1992, serving as a pillar of expertise and excellence in our industry. Throughout our extensive history, we have built a solid reputation for our unwavering commitment to quality and expertise. The MEI Group consists of a total of 10 dealerships that operate under the buy here pay here model. This means that customers have the advantage of purchasing their vehicles directly from us and obtaining financing in-house. With our integrated approach, we aim to simplify the car-buying experience and offer flexible financing solutions to meet the needs of our valued customers. MEI Finance is the provider of in-house financing for the MEI Group. With our specialized financing services, customers have the convenience of obtaining financing directly through MEI Finance when purchasing vehicles from any of our locations. By offering in-house financing, we aim to streamline the financing process and provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.

Join the MEI team and enjoy the benefits of working with a reputable company that values its employees' health, well-being, and work-life balance!