Assistant Operations Project Manager

Toyota Tsusho America•Lafayette, IN

3d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Operations Project Manager will ensure and improve safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and positive employee relations using the principles of the Toyota Production System, and other strategies outlined by the company and each facilities’ directives. The assistant manager will be responsible for supporting the team in overseeing and enhancing the operations of our production plants in North America.

Requirements

6 – 9 years experience, including supervisory experience in production environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, Office, etc.
Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in conducting regular assessments and evaluations of the production plants to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
Collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Support in analyzing data and performance metrics to track the progress of operational enhancements and identify areas for further improvement.
Summarizing data for overall departmental improvement.
Assist in coordinating and communicating with plant managers and staff to ensure alignment with operational goals and initiatives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs and resources to support the continuous improvement of operational processes.
Support the team in conducting regular site visits to observe operations and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Monitors productivity performance and implement improvements to meet targets.
Monitors preventive maintenance and repairs required for the facility and production equipment.
Other duties may be assigned.