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 worlds most admired brands Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative highquality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. Were looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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Who Were Looking For

ToyotasGreensboro North Carolina Battery Plant ManufacturingDepartment is looking for a passionate and highly motivatedManager Production Planning (PPL)

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the production planning department forTBMNC. This manager will report to the Senior Manager of Production Control. Production Planning involves daily monthly and annual planning of volume across various production lines and gaining consensus of these plans with stakeholders including the TBMNC executive team production managers and related teams at our headquarters locations. The production planning team is also responsible for capturing results of the current plan determining the root cause of gaps versus the plan and recommending countermeasures to the management team on how to remedy the problems.

This manager role will need to go above and beyond to develop their understanding of battery production processes supply chain and customers processes to proactively develop their ability to uncover & resolve concerns to build the most effective launch & recovery plans and establish the best processes for our greenfield operations.

The scope of projects will vary between standard model related changes new line improvements multidepartment Kaizens and plant wide operational improvement initiatives.

What Youll Be Doing

• Developing and executing strategies for new model launch and other plantwide project activity surrounding trial schedules linefill & rampup plans and annual planning targets

• Coordinating production activities between multiple divisions and multiple companies considering every phase of vehicle development through start of production

• Problem solving issues that have potential to impact successful project or launch execution. Leading coordination across all departments NA HQ & Global HQ to countermeasure reflecting solutions to future projects to prevent recurrence

• Leading facilitating and presenting all aspects of complex project execution including developing and leading the visualization and reporting of key performance indicators master schedules project status problem solving and countermeasures to senior levels of the organization

• Directly leading the Production Planning Team. Involving immediate stakeholders for guidance and input as needed on developing processes to capture TBMNC production status and quickly execute countermeasures to improve the current & future condition.

• Escalating complex concerns clearly and concisely to TBMNC executives in a time appropriate manner

• Coordinating and managing Production Control cost and staffing planning ensuring all department and company targets and objectives are met

• Supporting additional adhoc requests and projects which could include items such as make vs buy budget and other company initiatives

• Develop strategies to ensure Production requirements & Sales demands can be met

• This role requires an ability to multitask with many areas with conflicting deadlines and priorities. Maintaining daily & monthly deliverables (ex: Getsudo processes); while adapting to the ongoing demands of a growing & evolving production environment.

• This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and work with many individuals and entities at any given time

• This role requires managing the resources of the Production planning team to effectively execute all Production planning objectives

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree or equal experience

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong communication & visualization skills

• Experience with Toyota and or manufacturing planning process specifications and timelines

• Strategic planning mindset & experience executing strategic plans

• Business planning (Hoshin) development & execution

• Technical problemsolving ability such as: Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) Root Cause Analysis /Counter Measures (RC/CM) and or Toyota Business Practices (TBP)

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to coach and develop a team

• Experience using KPIs for goal setting and process management.

• Understanding of advanced planning systems for manufacturing planning execution Ex: Siemens Manufacturing Operations Management Advanced Planning and Scheduling (MOM APS) Toyota Assembly Line Control (ALC) / Plant Specification Management System (PSMS) or other planning and scheduling systems)

Added Bonus If You Have

• Supplier Management Experience

• Major Model Launch / Plant Startup

• Completion of OJD (on the job development) Training

• Problem solving complete through panel (TBP)

• Battery Manufacturing experience

• 3 Pillar management / execution experience

What Well Bring

During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industryleading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

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)

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.

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