Operations Planning - Team Lead (24 Month Contract/Acting)

Toyota Motor Corporation

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Planning - Team Lead to support our Western Canada Parts Distribution Centre (WCPDC) team. This is a 24-month contract opportunity and will report to the Manager of Parts Distribution Centre. The selected candidate will manage a team of four individuals while supporting inventory-related operations and facility enhancements. What We’ll Bring: Company & Culture A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement Benefits Competitive compensation package Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Associate vehicle discount program Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits What You’ll be Doing: Leadership & People Development Support ongoing learning and development of team members by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns Provide team members recognition, gap assessment, and overall performance documentation to support and reinforce career and personal growth Support & document safety orientations for facility trades & business partners at site Continuous Improvement Activities Manage small to medium process improvements and building enhancement projects through data analytics, and report creation Support leadership with major projects Use Toyota Business Practices (TBP) problem-solving tools to address root causes and develop countermeasures; ensure proper documentation and maintenance Track the progress of all continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities within the team Use appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on those in support of change during all stages of Kaizen – Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Communicate Kaizen implementations across facility teams as activities launch, are in progress, and as objectives and deliverables are met Share Kaizen ideas and implementations with other facilities Facilitate TBP Meetings and coach others on Toyota Business Practice Methodology Operations Support & Storage Management Create reports as needed to support project requirements and ad hoc reports for varying PDC performance criteria Ensure the development, update, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guides for your team Support facility 5-S activities (4S +S) and oversee facility cycle count processes Assist in the development of effective storage strategies that meet velocity and ergonomic requirements Serve as backup during vacations and unplanned absences for the operations planning team What You’ll Bring: University degree, College diploma or equivalent work experience About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on People, Passion for Toyota, Innovation and Make Things Better has made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we’re building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of every journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below. Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver. Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H vehicles.

Requirements

University degree, College diploma or equivalent work experience
1-3 years of relevant work experience
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop a team
Strong analytical skills with a proven methodology for problem solving
Experience coordinating & monitoring project processes, and developing & communicating guidelines and procedures
Excellent communicator with the ability to prioritize issues and risks to senior leaders
Ability to work harmoniously with individuals at all levels in and outside the organization
Experience initiating & improving work processes to increase safety, quality, and efficiencies
Solid digital proficiency with platforms such as SAP and MS Office Applications (Excel is required and Power BI is an asset)

Responsibilities

Support ongoing learning and development of team members by providing direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, career path guidance, and addressing performance concerns
Provide team members recognition, gap assessment, and overall performance documentation to support and reinforce career and personal growth
Support & document safety orientations for facility trades & business partners at site
Manage small to medium process improvements and building enhancement projects through data analytics, and report creation
Support leadership with major projects
Use Toyota Business Practices (TBP) problem-solving tools to address root causes and develop countermeasures; ensure proper documentation and maintenance
Track the progress of all continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities within the team
Use appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on those in support of change during all stages of Kaizen – Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA)
Communicate Kaizen implementations across facility teams as activities launch, are in progress, and as objectives and deliverables are met
Share Kaizen ideas and implementations with other facilities
Facilitate TBP Meetings and coach others on Toyota Business Practice Methodology
Create reports as needed to support project requirements and ad hoc reports for varying PDC performance criteria
Ensure the development, update, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and user guides for your team
Support facility 5-S activities (4S +S) and oversee facility cycle count processes
Assist in the development of effective storage strategies that meet velocity and ergonomic requirements
Serve as backup during vacations and unplanned absences for the operations planning team