Audi/VW Service Shop Foreman

Description

Anchorage, AK • Full-Time • Up to $140,000 OTE • Audi • Volkswagen

Swickard Auto Group started with one dealership in 2014. We’re now at 50+ locations across five states — consistently ranked by Automotive News as one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country. Reputation.com puts us top 5 in North America.

We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars. Most dealerships make the service experience miserable. We’re building the version that doesn’t — applying the standard of a Ritz-Carlton or Wynn Las Vegas to every service bay we operate. At Audi Volkswagen of Anchorage, that means a shop that runs with precision, pride, and a team culture that actually makes people want to come to work.

THE ROLE

You’ll be leading a team of 14 technicians across two of the most technically demanding brands in the VAG portfolio — Audi and Volkswagen. That’s not a small operation. It requires someone who can diagnose at a high level, lead without micromanaging, and keep a busy dual-brand shop moving without letting quality slip.

Anchorage is a unique market. The guests here are loyal, the winters are real, and the team you'll be leading depends on a Foreman who shows up with both the technical depth and the leadership instinct to bring out their best. If that's you, keep reading.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead, mentor, and develop 14 technicians — setting the standard for craftsmanship and accountability across Audi and Volkswagen

• Diagnose complex vehicle issues across Audi and Volkswagen platforms and provide technical guidance to the team

• Perform quality control inspections before every vehicle is returned to a guest

• Manage bay assignments and workflow across a dual-brand operation to maximize throughput without sacrificing quality

• Oversee daily service operations, ensuring adherence to Audi and Volkswagen standards

• Coordinate with service advisors to meet guest expectations and service deadlines

• Coordinate with parts department to keep required components moving and minimize technician downtime

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop that reflects the standard of the brands we represent

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• 5+ years of technician or shop experience with Audi, Volkswagen, or VAG platforms

• Proven leadership experience in a dealership or automotive service environment

• Strong diagnostic skills across VAG mechanical, electrical, and software systems

• The ability to lead a team of 14 without losing sight of the technical work

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

Preferred

• VAG manufacturer certification covering Audi and/or Volkswagen

• Experience managing a dual-brand Audi/Volkswagen service operation

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Up to $180,000 OTE

• Sponsored VAG manufacturer certification — we invest in your credentials across Audi and Volkswagen

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance

• Optional disability coverage

• 401(k)

• Paid time off and holidays

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

• Career growth within one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country

14 technicians. Two brands. One standard. If you can run that shop, we want to talk.

Swickard Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion. 

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