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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."

TMMWV Production Group Leader - External

About the Opportunity:

The Production Group Leader plays a critical role in leading Team Members & Team Leaders to achieve daily manufacturing goals while upholding Toyota’s commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Group Leaders are responsible for developing a strong working relationship with their team to ensure good and frequent communication on all matters that impact the team including but not limited to implementation of process improvements, mandatory overtime calls, policy changes, wages, benefits and conflict resolution. Group Leaders are the line's interface to management and technical resources.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** **:

+ Lead, motivate, and develop a production team to meet or exceed daily production targets while maintaining high-quality standards

+ Ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures, promoting a safe work environment for all team members

+ Manage production schedules and resources effectively to meet customer demand and to ensure Productivity Efficiency (PEFF)

+ Manage floor activities, continuous improvement, Floor Development Management System (FMDS), and group morale

+ Train and mentor team members through On the Job Development (OJD), fostering skill development and a culture of continuous learning and respect

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, maintenance, and engineering to support continuous improvement efforts

+ Judge quality defects and determine next steps to include seriousness of issues, containment activities and countermeasures

+ Perform Standardized Work (STW) audits

+ Utilize Toyota Business Practices (TBP) to solve problems with root cause/countermeasure activity

+ Display excellent interpersonal, communication, Team Member development and relationship building skills

+ Must develop skills to quickly visualize potential issues and resolve them to maintain safety, productivity, and quality indicators

+ Effectively resolve conflict and foster a cooperative team environment

+ Conduct difficult conversations and issuing Corrective Action to Team Members to address issues effectively

+ Represent and communicate the company’s message with consistency and integrity

+ Responsible for delivering presentations to leadership teams, consisting of problem solving activity, data analysis, and related subject matter

Qualifications – External

REQUIRED** **:

+ 2-year College degree (or equivalent experience) in leadership, business, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field

+ 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience

+ Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

+ Proficient in Microsoft Suite Products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to train and develop team members

+ Availability to work ANY of the following shifts (Mon-Fri 2:00pm—10:30pm, Sun-Thurs 7:15pm—4:00am, Sun-Thurs 10:00PM—6:30AM)

+ Availability to work overtime, including occasional weekends and holidays

+ Willingness to travel 10% of the time

PREFERRED** **:

+ 4-year College degree (or equivalent experience) in leadership, business, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field

+ 2+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

+ 2+ years working in a manufacturing environment and production safe work practices

+ Experience in production processes and quality control

+ Experience in production scheduling and workflow management

+ Lean Six Sigma Certification(s)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [email protected] .