Internal Logistics Leader

Toyota North America•Liberty, NC

12h

About The Position

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all." To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Greensboro, North Carolina Battery Plant Manufacturing Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Internal Logistics Group Leader. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Internal Logistics Department Manager and support meeting all Logistics safety, quality, cost, and productivity KPI s during initial pre-production through SOP and eventual transition into responsibility for stable conveyance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years equivalent experience
2+ years of Logistics or Production Control (PC) People Leader experience
Experience in manufacturing, shipping/receiving, or warehousing industries, preferably with a Logistics background
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics experience
Strong leadership skills with experience leading teams, coaching problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement
Experience in production manpower planning aligned with running production processes (e.g. attendance, absenteeism, overtime management)
Comfort with shop floor operations, ability to assess situations, and deploy resources to solve problems and abnormalities
Experience creating and presenting material to all levels of management
Experience creating and executing strategic direction
Working a 12 Hour NIGHT shift on a 2-2-3 Panama schedule

Nice To Haves

Battery or Toyota manufacturing experience
3 Pillar management / execution experience
Hoshin creation and execution
Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability (PDCA, RC/CM, TBP)

Responsibilities

Supervision of a team in a shipping & receiving dock
Manage flow of raw material and components from the receiving dock to our internal processes and out to our final customers
Complete time entry and effectively manage all coding and HR issues daily
Understand staffing conditions and adjust accordingly
Promote and exemplify a safety-first work culture
Maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
Uphold company values and ensure that all team members do the same
Understand the line condition and ensure tools/equipment are capable prior to shift start
Support and enable direct report activity to achieve strategic hoshin direction to ensure successful conveyance launch of all battery lines
Support the strategic direction to implement, improve, and sustain the 3 Pillar and Floor Management Development Systems (FMDS) for battery production
Collaborate closely with other groups to promote strong kaizen culture to ensure customer expectations are exceeded
Kaizen functions for Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) internal conveyance current daily process to drive standardization and promote best practice
Support North America Manufacturing Company (NAMC) with Internal Logistics planning of new model through Internal Logistics standards and benchmarking tools to create best practice assumptions
Commitment to professional conduct, fostering a respectful and productive work environment

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)