Manager - TPS
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Job Description
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 high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. Were looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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 were looking for
Toyotas Operations Management Development Division (OMDD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Manager to join our team in supporting Toyotas North American Operations as we continue our path of Continuous Improvement.
OMDD is the very same department that Taiichi Ohno created to carry out his vision of the world-renowned Toyota Production System. Opportunities abound in working collaboratively with the North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs) and select suppliers because the kaizen cycle never ends!
This role will provide you with the opportunity to interface with top management leadership both internal and external to Toyota in pursuit of a common goalbeing better than we were yesterday. If you find this type of work appealing then we would love to hear from you.
The primary responsibility of this role is to work with project companies (Internal or External to Toyota) to execute tactical plans maintain daily project schedules and evaluate results while implementing TPS (Toyota Production System). This position will provide opportunities to work on the shop floor at project sites with the production members as well as top management.
The person in this role will support OMDD departmental objectives to identify and eliminate waste in order to reduce lead time and improve productivity. In addition this person will develop by applying TPS basic thinking and tools to highlight problems and use logical problem-solving steps while supporting the development of others involved in the activity.
What youll be doing
Develop your capabilities in TPS basic thinking and the use of TPS tools to visualize the shop floor condition
Develop and manage project assignments with other members to achieve activity targets
Collaborate with your supervisor to establish clear KPI targets and strategies
Develop your capabilities in TPS basic thinking and the use of TPS tools to visualize the shop floor condition
Be responsible for coaching members in TPS basic thinking and know-how within own group as well as cross-functional groups
Utilize own project summaries and development points to share TPS with other project members and make presentations to OMDD members and executives
Assure sustainment of activity improvements as the new standard
Develop yourself to sustain long-term development of the OMDD organization to meet Toyota needs through Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) network manufacturing plants and North America general industry
What you bring
Bachelors degree or higher
Experience working in a direct or support role for manufacturing
Management experience in a manufacturing or production environment with responsibility for direct reports
Experience leading and implementing Continuous Improvement activities on the shop floor utilizing Toyota Production System (TPS) / kaizen improvement methods
Ability and willingness to travel 75%
Added bonus if you have
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or Operations Management.
Experience creating an improvement strategy in a leadership role for a shop floor improvement activity.
Experience visualizing processes utilizing Material and Information Flow Chart / Value Stream Mapping.
Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
What well bring
During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading 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)
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
