Assistant Project Manager

Toyota Tsusho America•Lafayette, IN

14d

About The Position

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team! Summary Duties include ensuring and improving safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and positive employee relations using the principles of TPS, 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. Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 60 years. Based on both the heritage and the global vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, we have greatly expanded upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing, and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. TAI is a North American leader in procurement, processing, recycling, and supply chain management, with deep expertise in the automotive sector. With a team of over 8,000, TAI delivers value on every level, addressing business and social challenges and driving innovative, sustainable solutions for a better future. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential! We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers! Be The Right One The Right ONE for you: The best assurance of safety, quality, and reliability - based on your needs (Genba) The Right ONE for us: Maximization of individual capabilities, global networks and diversity to create synergistic strengths The Right ONE for future: Unique insights and capabilities to explore new possibilities for future and sustainable society Toyota Tsusho America’s business spans a wide range of fields. We have organized our business under seven operating divisions. Metal Plus Circular Economy Digital Solutions Supply Chain Mobility Green Infrastructure Lifestyle Though different in the products and services they provide, these divisions share the same goal of creating and delivering diverse value by developing unique functions from a dedicated customer-oriented approach. Each division maintains highly specialized expertise and leverages unique capabilities in its respective field. At the same time, the divisions combine their know-how and capabilities to generate synergy and create new value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 6 – 9 years experience, including supervisory experience in production environment.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer programs.
Strong Excel knowledge and able to manage intermediate level formulas.
Ability to conduct research and prepare project presentations.
Knowledge of WMS system.
Travel is a requirement

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bilingual, English/Spanish.

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.