Auto Body Shop Foreman

Are you an experienced Auto Body Technician who’s ready to take the lead while still staying hands-on with the work? We’re looking for an Auto Body Shop Foreman to help lead the day-to-day workflow of our Kansas City Body Shop, support technicians, troubleshoot challenging repairs, and make sure work is completed safely, correctly, and on time.

This is a working foreman position for someone with strong collision and body repair experience who enjoys solving problems, maintaining high quality standards, and helping other technicians grow. You’ll coordinate daily work, assist with advanced repairs, oversee quality, and work closely with shop management to keep jobs moving.

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Master’s Transportation has been serving the commercial transportation industry for more than 30 years, and we continue to grow. We’re looking for a [Job Title] who wants to contribute, learn, and build a career with a company that values great people and great work.

Why Join Us?

• Generous PTO and 12 paid holidays

• Medical, dental and vision insurance options

• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability

• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

• FSA and HSA options

• Employee discounts and wellness-focused benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Job Title: Auto Body Technician IV, Shop Foreman

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Auto Body Shop Manager and/or Director of Maintenance

Position Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; schedule may vary based on operational needs

Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO

Job Summary:

The Auto Body Technician IV – Shop Foreman is the senior technician and day-to-day shop leader. This working foreman assigns work, supports difficult repairs, checks quality, solves shop issues, and trains Auto Body Technician I, II, and III employees to ensure repairs are completed safely, correctly, and on time.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate daily workflow, assign work, balance capacity, monitor progress, and adjust priorities based on safety, customer needs, parts, and schedules.

• Perform and support advanced damage analysis, structural and nonstructural repair, panel replacement, welding, fabrication, body alignment, refinishing, reassembly, and final inspection.

• Operate and oversee the modern paint booth and refinishing systems, including controls, ventilation, filtration, curing settings, spray equipment, and required routine checks.

• Review repair needs and work orders, identify additional work, and communicate parts, tooling, labor, scheduling, and documentation requirements.

• Inspect work for fit, finish, alignment, structural integrity, function, and applicable standards; complete or assign final quality checks and authorized road tests.

• Coach technicians on repair methods, equipment use, documentation, productivity, quality, safety, and skills required for their level.

• Coordinate with management and support teams to resolve delays, difficult repairs, quality concerns, equipment issues, and completion deadlines.

• Enforce proper equipment care and compliance with PPE, respiratory protection, hot work, chemical handling, lockout/tagout, lifting, ventilation, and housekeeping requirements.

• Monitor productivity, quality, safety, training, and accountability; keep technical knowledge current and provide timely feedback to the Auto Body Shop Manager.

• Operate company vehicles when authorized and qualified and perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Advanced auto body, structural, collision repair, welding, fabrication, refinishing, and paint booth skills

• Damage analysis, repair planning, and problem-solving

• Workflow coordination, prioritization, and accountability

• Coaching, communication, and technician development

• Quality control, safety compliance, and accurate documentation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides daily work direction, technical guidance, training, and quality oversight for Auto Body Technician I, II, and III employees. May provide management input on performance, training, productivity, quality, safety, and accountability; formal employment decisions remain with designated management.

Work Environment:

Works in an auto body shop around vehicles, lifts, welding and refinishing equipment, power tools, compressed air, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, fluids, and varying temperatures. Required PPE must be worn.

Physical Demands:

Regularly stands, walks, bends, kneels, crouches, reaches, climbs in and out of vehicles, works overhead and in awkward positions, and uses tools and repair equipment. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, using assistance or mechanical aids for heavier items; distinguish colors and details; wear required PPE; and safely work around or beneath vehicles and on ladders or platforms.

Required Education, Experience, & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED and at least seven years of auto body, collision, commercial vehicle body repair, or related experience, including advanced repair and technical or shop leadership.

• Advanced skill in damage analysis, structural and nonstructural repair, panel replacement, welding, fabrication, body alignment, refinishing, reassembly, and final inspection.

• Ability to coordinate workflow, set priorities, support productivity, and enforce quality and safety standards.

• Ability to interpret and accurately document work orders, estimates, repair procedures, measurements, diagrams, and manufacturer requirements.

• Working knowledge of body shop, welding, frame and measuring, paint, refinishing, and modern paint booth systems and related environmental and safety requirements.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving and safety-sensitive work standards.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Certifications:

• Related technical training and I-CAR, ASE, manufacturer, or trade certifications preferred.

• Commercial vehicle experience and prior lead technician, foreman, trainer, or workflow coordination experience preferred.

• Experience with body shop systems and technician mentoring preferred.

• CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement preferred; the applicable pay differential may apply under company policy.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional local travel may be required for training, vehicle movement, road testing, vendor support, or parts retrieval.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.