Shop Foreman

Location:

Bolingrook, IL, US, 60440

Position Type: Professional

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Mission/Purpose of the Job

Coordinate all parts, service & inspection activities for branch. Supervise and support the service technicians and inventory/lot responsibilities for the branch - and supply mechanical resolutions to Arrow inventory to include stock trucks, repos & trades. Oversee all activities related to the operation of service department and lot responsibilities of the branch. This position reports to the Service Manager.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Secure parts and coordinate service activities on Arrow inventory

• Arrange and negotiate pricing for parts and services purchased for branch

• Manage Arrow parts inventory

• Support and manage team of technicians and inventory/lot responsibilities of the branch

• Timely and accurate estimates/invoices for work performed by technicians and inventory coordinator

Critical Competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and other accountable to meet commitments.

• Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

• Directing Others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

• Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understand how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where other can’t; can simplify complex processes; get more out of fewer resources.

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Time Management: Uses their time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Essential Educational and/or Training Qualifications and Certificates

• High School Degree ( Minimum)

• CDL required (or ability to attain within specific time frame)

Preferred Experience and Knowledge

• Must have high organization skills, ability to multi-task, and quality focus. Technical experience with heavy duty vocational and highway trucks. Ability to work with Microsoft Office suite of products. Inventory control background or experience. P&L responsibility background or experience. Management or supervisory background or experience.

• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience

• Inventory control experience strongly desired

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Arrow Truck Sales , part of Volvo Group, is the leading retailer of used medium and heavy duty trucks in North America, with locations throughout the US and Canada. Since 1950, Arrow has built a solid reputation in the trucking industry by providing high-quality, pre-owned vehicles to customers who want to maximize the value of their purchasing dollars.

Job Category: Sales & Services

Organization: Arrow Truck Sales

Travel Required: No Travel Required

Requisition ID: 10702

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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago