Business Operations Manager

Toyota Tsusho America•Farmington Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

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 To lead and manage overall section operations reporting to section head. Provide guidance and support to section members by promoting a positive culture to enhance moral and motivation of the team. Achieve set KPI, financial targets, and work towards growing the business. What You'll Do Provides leadership in problem solving and improvement activities for all employees. Address issues and report promptly and proactively by applying "bad news first" policy. The Manager will be given a level of authority to influence business decisions with consultation and alignment with upper management, thus it is expected to be accountable for the section’s overall business outcomes and results. Monitors safety, environmental issues, quality and productivity of all operations, including the partners and suppliers’ performance, to ensure that they are compliant with all company standards. Mentors, hires, trains, coaches, reviews, and supervises employees to be a high performing team. Develop plans for succession planning. Operates under the direction of “One Team, One Mission” mindset. Motivates the team by implementing shared values such as Clear Communication, Right First Time, Speed in Execution and Entrepreneurial Spirit. Prepares annual targets, objectives, and budget. Create sections annual budgets and formulate sales strategies and activities to achieve the plan. Reports monthly performance budget vs. actual to the SBU head and provide explanations and corrective actions for any gaps in budget vs. actual result. Prepares, distributes and leads future strategic plans for groups. Regularly evaluate and adjust strategies based on results. Monitor internal and external factors that could impact the business. Use of strategic tools, i.e., SWOT Analysis, Porters 5 Forces & others, in providing market and business analysis. Create effective and practicable Business Models with a strong Value Architectures to deliver a rewarding Contributions in Environment, Social and Financial Returns. Conduct timely employee reviews and setting of clear objectives.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in either Engineering, International Trade, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
At least 3-5 years of experience in a people and business management role.
Travel Up to 25% including some international.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage overall section operations reporting to section head.
Provide guidance and support to section members by promoting a positive culture to enhance moral and motivation of the team.
Achieve set KPI, financial targets, and work towards growing the business.
Provides leadership in problem solving and improvement activities for all employees.
Address issues and report promptly and proactively by applying "bad news first" policy.
Be accountable for the section’s overall business outcomes and results.
Monitor safety, environmental issues, quality and productivity of all operations, including the partners and suppliers’ performance, to ensure that they are compliant with all company standards.
Mentor, hire, train, coach, review, and supervise employees to be a high performing team.
Develop plans for succession planning.
Motivate the team by implementing shared values such as Clear Communication, Right First Time, Speed in Execution and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Prepare annual targets, objectives, and budget.
Create sections annual budgets and formulate sales strategies and activities to achieve the plan.
Report monthly performance budget vs. actual to the SBU head and provide explanations and corrective actions for any gaps in budget vs. actual result.
Prepare, distribute and lead future strategic plans for groups.
Regularly evaluate and adjust strategies based on results.
Monitor internal and external factors that could impact the business.
Use of strategic tools, i.e., SWOT Analysis, Porters 5 Forces & others, in providing market and business analysis.
Create effective and practicable Business Models with a strong Value Architectures to deliver a rewarding Contributions in Environment, Social and Financial Returns.
Conduct timely employee reviews and setting of clear objectives.