Group Leader - Night Shift
About The Position
Toyota’s Production Department is seeking a Group Leader to manage day-to-day production activities with a focus on safety and quality while developing a team of direct reports. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role supports the department’s goals for daily KPIs and product delivery. The position involves significant time on the production floor, leading team members, maintaining visual management and production performance, and driving continual improvement. The role is a 12-hour night shift. Travel to Japan may be possible to learn manufacturing practices and support battery manufacturing plans.
Requirements
- Manufacturing technical expertise demonstrated through a degree or equivalent work experience, including knowledge of manufacturing fundamentals.
- Experience in manufacturing or process industries; an engineering background is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics experience.
- Strong leadership skills and experience leading teams, coaching problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.
- Experience in production manpower planning aligned with production processes, including attendance, absenteeism, and overtime management.
- Comfort with shop floor operations and the ability to assess situations and deploy resources to solve problems and abnormalities.
- Willingness to work a 12-hour night shift.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future Toyota immigration support or sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with equipment reliability and new equipment technology related to start-ups, major model changes, or product launches.
- Knowledge of battery, cell/module, or similar highly automated production environments.
- Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, including shop organization, visualization, and problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Oversee production processes on the floor and develop team members’ manufacturing capabilities and problem-solving methodologies.
- Coach and mentor team members, with a strong focus on people development.
- Establish and manage a visual floor management system.
- Meet production KPIs, visualize production status, and drive measurable, continual improvements.
- Promote and exemplify a safety-first work culture.
- Maintain professionalism, integrity, and respect, and ensure team members uphold company values.
- Lead hiring and establishment of the manufacturing team, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Ensure the manufacturing team gains and deploys knowledge and can access best-practice resources.
- Potentially travel to Japan to gain knowledge of technical know-how and manufacturing best practices for battery manufacturing plans.
Benefits
- Professional growth and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, if applicable
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the entire family
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match and annual retirement contribution, if applicable
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
- Tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
- Relocation assistance, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
