Group Leader - Night Shift

Toyota•Carolina, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Toyota’s Production Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Operations Leader. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage day-to-day production activities with a safety and quality mindset, while also developing a team of direct reports. Reporting to the Production Manager, the person in this role will support the Production department's objective to meet our daily KPI’s and manage our production to ensure product delivery.

Requirements

Manufacturing technical expertise: degree or equivalent work experience demonstrating knowledge of manufacturing technical fundamentals
Experience in manufacturing or process industries, preferably with an engineering background
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analytics experience required
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
Willing to work a 12 hour night shift
You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment now or in the future.

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 (Shop Organization, Visualization, Problem Solving)

Responsibilities

Spend significant time on the production floor overseeing processes and developing team members' manufacturing capabilities and problem-solving methodologies
Provide leadership coaching and mentorship to all team members with a strong focus on people development
Establish and manage a visual floor management system
Meet production KPIs, create and visualize production status, drive measurable and continual improvements
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
Lead hiring and establishing the manufacturing team, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding
Potential for travel to Japan to acquire first-hand knowledge, technical know-how, and manufacturing best practices for implementing battery manufacturing plans
Ensure the manufacturing team gains and deploys this knowledge and has access to best practice resources

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 (if applicable)
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)